UgoCert • Uganda Organic Certification Services

Trusted Certification for Organic Integrity

UgoCert is Uganda’s national organic certification body providing independent, credible, and transparent certification services for farmers, processors, and exporters.

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Collaborating to Strengthen Organic Value Chains

About UgoCert

Uganda’s National Organic Certification Body

UgoCert provides independent, professional, and transparent certification across Uganda’s organic agriculture and natural products sector, safeguarding organic integrity from production to export.

Vision: To be the most trusted organic certification body in Africa.

Mission: To deliver credible, professional, and internationally aligned organic certification services that promote sustainable agriculture and market access.

Core Values: Integrity • Independence • Transparency • Professionalism • Accountability • Sustainability.

500 +

Certified Operators

180 +

Farmer Groups & Cooperatives

65 +

Trained Inspectors & Auditors

98 %

Annual Renewal Success Rate

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Why Choose Us?

6 Benefits Of UgoCert

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Independent Certification

National, impartial certification decisions that keep organic integrity credible for farmers, processors, and exporters.

02

Recognized Standards

Certification aligned to EAOPS, Uganda Organic Standard, ICS, and PGS requirements for local and export markets.

03

Professional Inspectors

Experienced inspectors using rigorous checks, traceability reviews, and impartial decisions to protect organic claims.

04

Market Access

Experienced inspectors using rigorous checks, traceability reviews, and impartial decisions to protect organic claims.

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Sustainability

Experienced inspectors using rigorous checks, traceability reviews, and impartial decisions to protect organic claims.

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Inspection

UgoCert inspectors conduct on-site inspections to verify compliance. This traceability checks with operators.

Organic Certification

Certification for individual farmers, cooperatives, processors, warehouses, exporters, and traders.

Inspection Services

On-site inspections, facility checks, document reviews, and traceability verification for compliance.

Training & Capacity Building

Training on organic standards, Internal Control Systems (ICS), documentation, and compliance improvement.

Market Access Support

Certification that opens local, regional, and export opportunities with credible, verifiable organic claims.

Certification & Inspection Services

Supporting Operators from Application to Renewal

UgoCert delivers end-to-end certification, inspections, and training to keep Uganda’s organic products credible and compliant with approved standards.

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What UgoCert Delivers

Independent certification, thorough inspections, and practical training aligned to nationally and regionally recognized organic standards.

Certification Process

Clear Steps to Certification

Application

Submit application & scope

  • Define operator type and product categories
  • Share existing ICS/PGS and documentation
  • Map applicable standards (EAOPS, UOS)
  • Receive quotation and tentative timeline
  • Confirm readiness for inspection
  • Prepare records and traceability data

Inspection & Evaluation

On-site inspection & review

  • Field/facility visits and interviews
  • Input verification and traceability checks
  • Documented nonconformities and actions
  • Technical evaluation of findings
  • Certification decision by impartial panel
  • Certificate issued with scope and validity

Certification & Renewal

Certification decision & annual renewal

  • Certificate validity: 1 year
  • Annual renewal and surveillance audits
  • Corrective actions tracked to closure
  • Updated scopes for new products/fields
  • Verification options for buyers & regulators
  • Support for export market requirements
Governance & Impartiality

UgoCert Leadership & Oversight

Frequently Asked Questions

UgoCert Certification FAQs

What is organic certification?

Organic certification verifies that products are produced, processed, handled, and traded according to approved organic standards with documented traceability.

Who can apply?

Farmers and estates, smallholder groups and cooperatives, livestock and poultry operations, beekeepers, processors, packhouses, warehouses, exporters, and traders.

How long does certification take?

Typically 3–6 months depending on compliance readiness, documentation quality, and timely closure of any corrective actions.

How much does certification cost?

Costs vary by scope, size, and location. UgoCert offers farmer-friendly models and transparent quotations before inspection.

Is certification valid forever?

No. Certificates are valid for one year and require annual renewal with surveillance inspections and any corrective actions completed.

Contact UgoCert

+256 758 597 210

Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5:00pm

Plot 45 Bukoto Street, Kampala

Uganda Organic Certification Services

info@ugocert.com

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Certified Sectors & Products

Organic Products Certified by UgoCert

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Fruits, Vegetables & Horticulture

Fresh produce: pineapples, bananas, mangoes, avocados, and more

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Coffee, Cocoa & Tea

Certified from farm to post-harvest handling for export markets

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Honey, Grains & Processed Foods

Honey, beeswax, grains, pulses, oilseeds, herbs, spices, and processed organics

Verify Certification

Check certificate numbers, validity, and listed products for UgoCert-certified operators. For updates or public verification, contact our team.