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    UEBT Certified - Herbs and Spices Programme

    UEBT

    Certified herbs and spices ensure fair and ethical sourcing.

    For Organizations
    Environmental
    Food
    Workers
    Social
    Climate

    Key Strengths

    • Rooted in the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, lending strong international credibility
    • Covers social, environmental, and economic dimensions of ethical sourcing holistically
    • Third-party audited certification providing independent verification of claims
    • Recognized by leading multinational companies in cosmetics, food, and pharma sectors
    • Supports biodiversity conservation and fair benefit-sharing with local communities
    • Provides a consumer-facing label for marketing ethical sourcing commitments

    Ideal For

    This certification is best suited for companies and cooperatives that source herbs and spices from biodiversity-rich regions and want to demonstrate ethical, sustainable, and fair sourcing practices. It is particularly valuable for ingredient suppliers, traders, and product manufacturers in the natural cosmetics, food, and pharmaceutical sectors who need credible third-party verification of their supply chain commitments. Organizations seeking to meet growing consumer and retailer demand for responsibly sourced botanicals will find this program highly relevant.

    Target Audiences

    Product Manufacturers

    Relevant Roles

    Auditor
    Consultant

    Industries

    Agriculture
    Manufacturing
    Retail

    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

    How to Display This Recognition

    Public Seal/Badge
    Online Registry
    Marketing Toolkit

    Sources & Citations

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    UEBT

    Last verified Mar 10, 2026