Certification protocol for Ethical Sourcing Systems

 
 

UEBT members commit to innovation and sourcing practices that contribute to a world in which people and biodiversity thrive. In particular, UEBT members establish an Ethical Sourcing System (ESS) that promotes the implementation of the practices defined in the Ethical BioTrade standard (UEBT STD01), both in their own operations and in their natural ingredient supply chains. Ethical Sourcing System (ESS) is the set of policies and procedures that promotes innovation and sourcing practices for natural ingredients in line with the Ethical BioTrade standard.

This ESS Certification Protocol describes the conditions and obligations for UEBT ESS certification. It explains the parameters for UEBT member to define, implement and report on ESS certification. It also outlines the policies and procedures that must be part of an ESS, and the practices therefore required in the operations and supply chains of ESS certificate holders. Finally, the ESS Certification Protocol explains the process for becoming a UEBT ESS certificate holder. 

  • Document type: Protocol

  • Date: 2019

 
 
Standard Policies Guide, Membership & CertificatioNelly DebrilEthical Sourcing Systems