UTZ Certified Coffee Certification promotes the Sustainable Development of Coffee Industry

In Mayan language, UTZ means "quality". UTZ Certification body is an independent organization that certifies all kinds of quality coffee, tea and cocoa in the world. UTZ certification, also known as good coffee (tea / cocoa) certification, refers to the responsible coffee (tea / cocoa) mark recognized by UTZ after the production of coffee (tea / cocoa) has passed environmental, social and economic independent audit standards. UTZ certification covers every production step from coffee (tea / cocoa) cultivation to processing.

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UTZ CERTIFIED quality Certification

The implementing rules for the Certification of quality Coffee (Tea / Cocoa) is a set of internationally recognized standards, including economic, social and environmental standards for responsible coffee (tea / cocoa) production. Producers who comply with these rules (plantation owners or small farmers' groups) may seek certification.

Chain of custody requirements is a set of management and technical rules that highly guarantee the source of quality certified coffee (tea / cocoa). Producers, mills, exporters, importers, warehouses, traders, processors, Packers and brands who comply with this quality Coffee (Tea / Cocoa) Certification chain may seek certification.

The UTZ certification program is based on the EurepGAP standard, which means that all UTZ certified coffee (tea / cocoa) conforms to the EurepGAP standard.

UTZ CERTIFIED said the establishment of the project was one of the main reasons for the growth in certification demand. " The Code of Coffee, Cocoa and Tea (The Codes) meets market requirements. At the same time, on those issues that most affect productivity and sustainable development, UTZ CERTIFIED is the main crux of farmers' analysis. This approach shows that corporate social responsibility can actually bring (economic) value to the environment of the country of origin and farmers as well as to companies in the country of purchase.

Strong growth in certified cocoa supply

In addition to coffee farmers, UTZ CERTIFIED also trains cocoa farmers into professionals and responsible entrepreneurs. With the continuous growth of the number of UTZ CERTIFIED-certified cocoa farmers worldwide, the supply of cocoa for sustainable production will continue to grow strongly for some time to come. Currently, cocoa producers are certified in C ô te d'Ivoire, Ghana, Papua New Guinea, Ecuador, Vietnam, Nigeria, Uganda, Congo, Peru, the Dominican Republic and Tanzania.

UTZ CERTIFIED launches Code of Conduct for Rooibos (Louis Boss Tea Code of Conduct)

In order to further promote the sustainable development of the tea industry, UTZ CERTIFIED has taken a very important step-the launch of Code of Conduct for Rooibos. This is also the first internationally recognized standard for mainstream Rooibos tea for sustainable development. Four manufacturers and two processors in the pilot project have been certified.

The independence of farmers has been enhanced.

Today, more than 160000 small growers and planters of coffee, tea and cocoa have been certified by UTZ CERTIFIED. This means that the independence of many farmers has been strengthened. Farmers have received professional training in agricultural practice and management. This not only improves the quality of products, but also enables them to achieve greater output at a lower cost. In turn, it can enable farmers to sell their high-quality products at better prices, thereby improving their living standards. In addition, farmers who work with UTZ CERTIFIED in the global market can receive a premium on crop prices and do not have to pay any fees to participate in the project.

For more information about UTZ certification bodies, please visit http://www.utzcertified.org