UEBT certification
UEBT's certification programme works to assure that botanicals are sourced with respect for people and biodiversity. The certification applies to a specific botanical supply chain.
Certification is granted once an independent audit establishes compliance with the UEBT standard in the cultivation or wild collection areas of the natural raw material.
UEBT’s requirements are comprehensive and focused on outcomes, with a wide range of environmental and social issues covered.
What is assessed?
Independent auditors from accredited certification bodies assess the local organisation responsible for the cultivation or wild collection of the botanical. They also look at the sourcing areas for that botanical such as a forest area or set of farms, and interview harvesters, farmers, workers, or smallholders.
Claims and labels
UEBT certification offers opportunities for making claims and using the UEBT certification label under certain conditions. Learn more about making UEBT claims or download the UEBT Claims and Labelling Policy.
Get started
Organisations seeking certification first join the UEBT membership platform that brings together hundreds of businesses committed to promoting sourcing with respect for people and biodiversity.
Contact us at certification@uebt.org to get started.
Or visit our Get Certified pages.
Other partnerships
UEBT and Rainforest Alliance Herbs & Spices Programme
UEBT and Rainforest Alliance have an Herbs & Spices Programme for ingredients in herbal and fruit infusions (including rooibos) as well as other herbs & spices, such as vanilla, cinnamon, chili, pepper, etc.
UEBT and SAI Wild Harvest Programme
UEBT and SAI Platform have partnered to accelerate the responsible sourcing of wild-harvested botanicals.
UEBT’s certification label