UTZ Certification for Coffee and Cocoa

The UTZ certification provides you with sustainability accreditation for your coffee and cocoa products.

UTZ Certification Value

To the modern-day consumer, sustainability is more important than ever. Historically, the supply chains of coffee and cocoa involved exploitative and environmentally destructive practices, which is why today, these products are under more scrutiny than most.

Achieving UTZ certification for your coffee and cocoa products is a major step towards establishing an ethical supply chain and demonstrating your brand’s commitment to sustainability. 

As a UTZ approved certification body, QIMA/WQS can assess every link of your coffee and cocoa supply chain for compliance with the UTZ Code of Conduct and Chain of Custody standards, and approve your organization to trade UTZ certified products. 

What is UTZ Certification? 

UTZ is a program and label for sustainable farming. Since 2014, UTZ has been the largest program for sustainable farming of coffee and cocoa in the world, and the UTZ label is featured on over 10,000 products in over 116 countries. 

UTZ certification shows consumers that products have been sourced in a sustainable manner, from farm to shop shelf. In order to become certified, UTZ suppliers must follow the UTZ Code of Conduct, which covers aspects such as better farming methods, working conditions, and care for the environment. 

Why Do You Need UTZ Certification?

• Demonstrate your brand or organization’s commitment to sustainability 
• Promote human rights, equality, and non-discrimination in your supply chain 
• Contribute to environmental protection 
• Optimize sourcing costs by achieving better quality crops and higher yields via improved farming methods 

Why QIMA/WQS for UTZ Certification?

• A company with over 30 years of experience in the food industry supply chain, ready to deliver end-to-end solutions to your business.   
• Specialized in the food industry, with a structure designed to facilitate and expedite the complex certification process and support you every step of the way.  
• QIMA/WQS counts with local experienced food auditors approved for multiple schemes specializing in all food safety quality areas.
• More than 9,000 satisfied clients at every stage of the food supply chain.