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UTZ
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UTZ is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit sustainability label and program dedicated to create an open and transparent marketplace for socially and environmentally responsible agricultural products. UTZ has developed three main tools to achieve these goals: the UTZ Traceability System, the UTZ Code of Conduct and the Chain of Custody documents.

Which lifecycle phases are covered by the standard?

Raw materials extraction and production

Cultivation of basic products in fields (e.g. cereals, vegetables) in plantations (e.g. fruits, oils) as well as products of animal agriculture (e.g. meat, milk)

Manufacturing

Some food products go through complex manufacturing processes. During production, basic products are processed, preserved and food additives are added

Transportation / distribution

The transport route from one production stage to the next as well as to the end consumer

Products use and consumption

Usage by the owner

End-of-life

Disposal of food (waste) or further energetic use (biogas)