Certification Consultancy

UEBT/RA is a certification in the cooperation program of UEBT and Rainforest Alliance for all ingredients for herbal and fruit infusions, including rooibos and other herbs & spices, including vanilla, chili, and pepper. The requirements of UEBT/RA certification are combined and partially upgraded from RA and UEBT certification with traceability from the MultiTrace platform of Rainforest Alliance. As required by the UEBT standard, UEBT/RA compliant companies must also develop the Biodiversity Actions Plan (BAP) to contribute to biodiversity conservation.

All ingredients certified under the new UEBT/Rainforest Alliance will be able to carry the Rainforest Alliance Certified seal or UEBT certification label.

Organic certification is a very popular international certification and is almost mandatory for the sale of products in high-end markets. The organic certification aims at improving product quality and protecting consumers’ health.

Organic certification is very strict about the quality of the product and the production process. For crops, the use of agrochemicals and chemical fertilizers is not allowed within the last 3-5 years, the certified auditor will take samples to analyze more than 500 indicators for chemical substances. The types of compost used must ensure the correct technical process. Organic farming areas must have a buffer zone of at least 2m to avoid the risk of external contamination.

Production and transportation processes must be regularly monitored and documented, ensuring product traceability. All producers and staff must be trained in organic certification. The company also must fully ensure the rights and needs of employees

Rainforest Alliance certification helps farmers produce better crops, adapt to climate change, increase their productivity, and reduce costs. These benefits provide companies with a steady and secured supply of certified products. Sourcing Rainforest Alliance Certified products also helps businesses meet consumer expectations and safeguard their brand’s credibility.

Fairtrade Standards are designed to support the sustainable development of small producer organizations and agricultural workers in developing countries. The Fairtrade Standards incorporate a holistic blend of social, economic and environmental criteria. The standards contain both core requirements and development requirements aimed at improvements that benefit producers and their communities.

The company has to prove that employees are treated fairly and have their rights to labor, training, health and safety guaranteed. Child labor is not allowed. Forced labor is not allowed. The salary paid to the worker must be higher than the base salary prescribed in the country.

For all products Fairtrade standards require the buyers to pay a Fairtrade Minimum Price and/or a Fairtrade Premium to the producers and minimized and safe use of agrochemicals, proper and safe management of waste, maintenance of soil fertility and water resources, and no use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

An internationally recognized programme, based on key baseline reference standards (International definitions of Fair Trade, ISO 26000, ILO conventions, social criteria of IFOAM, etc.) Fair for Life promotes an approach of Fair Trade that allows all producers and workers who are at a socio-economic disadvantage to access a wider range of social and economic benefits.

The commitment to Fair For life can be highlighted through logo use on products if every actor of the supply chain has been controlled according to the For life standard and under conditions.