The Standard and Assurance Committee includes representatives from companies that source, process or manufacture ingredients from biodiversity; environmental organisations that focus on biodiversity conservation; and civil society organisations that promote social causes or represent smallholders, workers or local communities. This committee oversees the UEBT standard-setting process and provides guidance on our assurance system.

Current committee members include:

• Roberto Palmieri, Imaflora (Brazil) - chair

• Mauro Costa, Natura (Brazil)

• Gastón Vizcarra Kennedy, Candela (Peru)

• Tobias Ludes, Global Nature Fund (Germany)

• Danielle de Man, Rainforest Alliance (The Netherlands)

• Shamiso Mungwashu, Fairtrade Support Network Zimbabwe, FSNZ (Zimbabwe)

• Linda Pessler, Martin Bauer Group (Germany)

• Pierre du Plessis, ABS CDI Initiative

• Joelle Razafindrafito, Vanille DurableBermanevika (Madagascar)

• Mathew Sebastian, Indocert (India)

UEBT is an ISEAL Code Compliant member

Our system has been independently evaluated against ISEAL’s Codes of Good Practice––a globally-recognised framework for effective, credible sustainability systems. More information at www.isealalliance.org.