Training for auditors

As an auditor working within a UEBT-accredited certification body, you are required to complete training modules designed especially for you.  After self-registering in the Learning Platform, your dashboard will show the modules available. Enroll in a course and you can begin learning.  Descriptions of these modules are below.

Topic Description Objectives
CB1 - General Information for Certification Bodies An introductory course for auditors and CB coordinators with general information on the relationship between UEBT & CBs To have a clear understanding of:
  • UEBT, the Ethical BioTrade Standard and the different verification and certification solutions available
  • What UEBT expects from Certification Bodies
  • Roles, responsibilities and minimum qualifications of CB coordinators and auditors
  • Type of audits CBs could carry out
  • Possible sanctions
  • Good practices to verify that the principles of the UEBT standard are being promoted by UEBT members and certificate holders
CB 2 – Ingredient Certification for Certification Bodies A course for auditors and CB coordinators focusing on the CB role in UEBT ingredient certification To have a clear understanding of:
  • The UEBT ingredient certification programme
  • The assurance approach & the CB’s role in the process to obtain certification
  • The tools available to guide the audits (e.g. checklists)
  • How the audits are to be planned and conducted
  • How to report on the audits
  • How to score and address nonconformities
CB 3 – Herbs & Spices Supplement for Certification Bodies A course for auditors and CB coordinators focusing on Rainforest Alliance requirements in the Herbs & Spices Programme To have further guidance on the Rainforest Alliance requirements in the UEBT/Rainforest Alliance Herbs & Spices Programme
CB 4 – A Deep Dive into Key Issues A course for auditors and CB coordinators focusing on deeper issues and requirements in the UEBT Standard. To have a clear understanding of:
  • UEBT standard's biodiversity-related requirements, their risk-based approach, and the auditing processes for assessing compliance in different areas, including ecosystem conservation, soil and water management, energy use, waste management, and agrochemical use.
  • UEBT requirements on fair prices and living wages, what minimum wage, living wage and living income are, UEBT’s gap assessment approach, and the auditing process for assessing and justifying compliance on related indicators.
  • UEBT requirements focused on social issues, particularly human rights and child labour; and the auditing process for assessing and justifying compliance with indicators focused on these issues.