Certification
Certification provides independent monitoring of practices on the ground in supply chains. It provides third-party assurance and checks what is happening against the requirements of an internationally recognised standard.
There are two certification programmes at UEBT:
Herbs and Spices Programme
This is a joint UEBT and Rainforest Alliance certification. This programme offers:
- Independent assurance based on the UEBT standard with selected requirements from Rainforest Alliance
- Third-party auditing carried out by accredited certification bodies
- Opportunities for consumer-facing claims and use of Rainforest Alliance seal
UEBT Certification Programme for botanicals
This programme offers:
- Independent assurance based on the UEBT standard
- Third-party auditing carried out by accredited certification bodies
- Opportunities for consumer-facing claims and use of UEBT label
Looking for the verification programme?
UEBT’s verification programme focuses on current practices and improvements in supply chains. UEBT experts carry out the assessment. Consumer-facing labels are not used.