Certified to the
highest standards.
Three active international certifications covering food safety, EU organic compliance and USDA National Organic Program requirements — all available to download below.
Standards that
build trust.
Every certification Shares Uganda holds is independently audited and verified. From food safety management to organic production integrity, our documentation gives buyers, importers and partners the confidence they need to source from us.
Download our
certificates.
All three documents are current and available to download as PDF. Always confirm status with the issuing body before commercial use.
FSSC 22000
Bureau Veritas Certification · ISO 22000:2018 + ISO/TS 22002-1:2009. Covers processing of sesame, chia seeds and dried bird's-eye chili at our Mukono facility.
EU Organic Certificate
Ecocert SAS (UG-BIO-154) · Regulation (EU) 2018/848. Covers organic chia seed, sesame seed and cocoa beans — preparation & export activities.
USDA NOP Certificate
Ecocert SAS · USDA organic regulations 7 CFR Part 205. Covers handling/processing of organic chia seed and sesame seed. First certified May 2004.
FSSC 22000 certification body. Accredited under UKAS management systems. COID: UGA-1-6756-523959.
Verify on fssc.com ↗EU organic control body accredited by COFRAC. Registered in L'Isle-Jourdain, France.
Verify on EU TRACES ↗NOP operation ID 7888357100. Certification continuous since 20 May 2004. Verify in the USDA public database.
Verify on USDA ↗Confirm status
at the source.
These documents reflect our current certifications as of the dates shown. For the most up-to-date status, verify directly with each certification body using the public links provided.
What's covered.
| Standard | Scope / Products | Type | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSSC 22000 v6 | Processing of sesame, chia seeds and dried bird's-eye chili. Food chain categories CII & CIV. | Food Safety | 04 Jun 2029 |
| EU Organic (EU 2018/848) | Organic chia seed, sesame seed, cocoa beans. Preparation & export. Unprocessed plant products and processed agricultural products. | Organic | 31 Mar 2028 |
| USDA NOP (7 CFR Part 205) | Handling/processing of organic chia seed and sesame seed. Cereals, grains, dried vegetables and derived products; oleaginous & protein plants. | Organic | Continuous* |
* Once certified, USDA NOP certification continues in effect until surrendered, suspended or revoked. Annual update due 1 May 2027.