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    UEBT Certified - Ethical Sourcing system

    UEBT

    UEBT certifies ethical sourcing to ensure fair and sustainable practices.

    For Organizations
    Environmental
    Social
    Workers
    Food
    Climate

    Key Strengths

    • Internationally recognized standard for ethical sourcing of biodiversity-based ingredients
    • Covers both social (fair labor, human rights, living wages) and environmental (biodiversity conservation) dimensions
    • Third-party audited by accredited certification bodies for high credibility
    • Strong alignment with UN Convention on Biological Diversity and global sustainability frameworks
    • Recognized by leading global brands in cosmetics and natural products sectors
    • Includes a public registry of certified organizations for transparency

    Ideal For

    This certification is best suited for companies that source natural ingredients from biodiversity — such as cosmetics, personal care, food and beverage, and herbal supplement brands — that want to demonstrate credible, third-party verified ethical sourcing practices. It is particularly valuable for mid-to-large organizations with complex supply chains involving wild-harvested or cultivated botanical ingredients who need to meet growing regulatory and consumer expectations around biodiversity and fair trade.

    Target Audiences

    Non-profits

    Relevant Roles

    Auditor
    Consultant

    Industries

    Manufacturing
    Retail
    Agriculture
    Non-profit

    Alignment & Recognition

    Accrediting Body

    UN Convention on Biological Diversity

    Recognized By

    • UEBT standard (Ethical BioTrade Standard)

    Scope

    Values/Processes
    Performance
    Alignment with External Standard

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Quick Facts

    Type

    Certification

    Regions
    Global
    Languages

    English

    Established

    2008

    Digital Badge

    Available

    How to Display This Recognition

    Public Seal/Badge
    Online Registry
    Marketing Toolkit

    Sources & Citations

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    UEBT

    Last verified Mar 10, 2026