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    UEBT Certified - Ingredient

    UEBT

    Ethical sourcing ensures fair ingredient production practices.

    For Organizations
    Environmental
    Social
    Workers
    Food
    Climate

    Key Strengths

    • Rooted in UN biodiversity frameworks with strong international credibility
    • Covers both social equity and biodiversity conservation in a single standard
    • Recognized by leading sustainability-focused brands like Natura and Weleda
    • Provides a consumer-facing label for marketing ethical sourcing claims
    • Supports supply chain transparency from wild harvest to finished ingredient
    • Independent nonprofit governance ensures standard integrity

    Ideal For

    This certification is best suited for companies that source natural ingredients from biodiversity-rich regions and want to demonstrate ethical sourcing practices. It is particularly relevant for cosmetics, personal care, food, and nutraceutical manufacturers whose supply chains involve wild-harvested or cultivated botanical ingredients. Organizations seeking to meet growing consumer and regulatory expectations around biodiversity conservation, fair trade, and human rights in sourcing will find this certification highly valuable.

    Target Audiences

    Product Manufacturers

    Relevant Roles

    Auditor
    Consultant

    Industries

    Manufacturing
    Retail
    Agriculture

    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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    Last verified Mar 10, 2026