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Certificates
Certified Quality You Can Rely On
Trust is good, independent controls are better
Along with the legal requirements and regulations, internationally binding certifications set the standard for our quality management system. In addition, we would like to provide you with an overview of our certifications.
FSSC 22000
For more than 10 years, our company was certified in compliance with ISO 9001 and IFS. With FSSC 22000, we have chosen a stronger, more suitable product-oriented approach to developing and improving our company’s product safety management system.
EU-eco-regulation
Since 1997 the requirements according to EU-eco-regulation 2018/848 for placing products into circulation with reference to organic cultivation are audited annually by an independent board of control.
Fairtrade - Europe and USA
Since 1994 Wollenhaupt trades Fairtrade tea.
The Fairtrade label is an independently controlled product label for fair trade.
Since September 2022 Wollenhaupt is also eligible to supply products according to the USA Fair Trade Standard.
Ethical Tea Partnership
Since 2014 Wollenhaupt Tea Trading is a member of the Ethical Tea Partnership.
Ethical Bio Trade
Since 2018 Wollenhaupt is member of the Union for Ethical BioTrade. We commit ourselves to purchase and use raw materials with respect for people and biodiversity.
Specialty Tea Institute
The Speciality Tea Institute belongs to the USA Tea Association and performs intensive tea tasting trainings. As we are members of this institute we are part of an international network of tea specialists.
SAN CoC Certification (Rainforest Alliance)
SAN CoC Certification
SAN CoC stands for Sustainable Agriculture Network and Chain of Custody and is the Rainforest Alliance certification. The “Rainforest Alliance” is an internationally recognised, independent environmental protection organisation dedicated to protecting sensitive ecosystems and promoting sustainable management of land areas. The seal stands for environmentally-compatible agriculture and socially responsible business practices and actions.