To prevent non-compliance, we encourage suppliers to sent Silva Cacao their geolocation dataset to pre-validate
before the start of the harvest season. Suppliers must submit geolocation and legality information at least one month
before shipment. In case that deforestation is discovered on declared cacao plots, suppliers will be notified and may
contest the findings by providing supporting evidence, such as geotagged photos, drone footage, or satellite images.
If non-compliance is confirmed, suppliers are required to segregate the affected products and provide proper
documentation. In extreme cases, if non-compliance is detected upon arrival in the EU, the non-compliant cacao will be
replaced with compliant cacao, and the non-compliant products will be redirected to other markets.