Since 2002, UTZ CERTIFIED has set a standard for professional coffee growing and sourcing with care for local communities and the environment. UTZ CERTIFIED cooperatives, estate farms and producer groups comply with the UTZ Code of Conduct and are annually inspected by independent third party auditors.

UTZ CERTIFIED allows coffee farmers, cooperatives and producer groups to show their buyers that their coffee is produced in a professional way, with socially and environmentally appropriate growing practices and efficient farm management. In addition, it provides roasters and brands a tool to incorporate and demonstrate responsible sourcing practices for their entire coffee range.

In October 2007, the Good Inside Cocoa Program with major stakeholders from the industry was started. UTZ Certified is currently working on the code of conduct, with the first certified cocoa is expected to enter the market in 2009.

UTZ CERTIFIED is developing a Code of Conduct for Tea.