Quality & Ethics by Design

At Terroir Cocoa, compliance isn't just a requirement — it's a reflection of our farming philosophy. From seed to bar, every stage of our operation is monitored, audited, and certified to meet international standards for food safety, environmental stewardship, and fair labor practices.

Below you'll find our current certifications, regulatory compliance frameworks, audit schedules, and direct links to verify our credentials. We welcome scrutiny and believe transparency builds trust.

Active Certifications

All certificates are issued by accredited bodies and renewed annually. Click to view or download official documentation.

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USDA & EU Organic

Organic Cacao Farming

Certifies 100% organic cultivation with zero synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or GMOs. Covers all 200+ acres of our Napo Valley estate.

Valid until: Dec 2025
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Fair Trade USA

Fair Trade Certified™

Guarantees living wages, safe working conditions, and community investment premiums for all farm workers and local cooperatives.

Valid until: Nov 2025
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Rainforest Alliance

Sustainable Agriculture

Validates our biodiversity conservation, soil health management, water protection protocols, and farmer training programs.

Valid until: Mar 2026
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Bureau Veritas

ISO 22000 & HACCP

International food safety management system covering post-harvest processing, fermentation, drying, roasting, and packaging.

Valid until: Aug 2025
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Carbon Trust

Climate Neutral Certified

Verifies our net-zero carbon footprint across cultivation, processing, logistics, and packaging through verified offset programs.

Valid until: Jun 2025
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OU & Hilal

Kosher & Halal

Ensures all processing facilities meet religious dietary standards, including separate equipment lines and supervised manufacturing.

Valid until: Sep 2025
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Regulatory Compliance

We maintain strict adherence to international food safety regulations and agricultural standards across all operational jurisdictions.

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U.S. FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)

Registered facility with compliant preventive controls, allergen management, supply chain verification, and traceability documentation for all cacao bean exports.

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European Union Regulation (EC) No 178/2002

Full compliance with EFSA guidelines on food hygiene, contaminant limits (heavy metals, cadmium monitoring), labeling requirements, and recall procedures.

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Ecuadorian Agricultural & Environmental Standards

Licensed under MAG (Ministry of Agriculture) with annual environmental impact assessments, water usage permits, and agrochemical management protocols.

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International Labour Organization (ILO) Standards

Zero tolerance for child labor, forced labor, or unsafe conditions. Regular third-party social audits verify fair employment practices across our supply chain.

Audits & Transparency Reporting

We undergo scheduled and unannounced audits by accredited bodies. All sustainability and compliance reports are published annually for public review.

Annual Audit Schedule

  • Q1: ISO 22000 & HACCP Surveillance
  • Q2: Fair Trade Social Compliance Audit
  • Q3: Rainforest Alliance Integrated Certification
  • Q4: Organic Certification Renewal
  • Year-round: Internal Quality & Safety Checks

Published Reports

  • 2023 Sustainability & Impact Report
  • 2023 Food Safety & Traceability Overview
  • Carbon Footprint & Offset Verification
  • Supplier Code of Conduct & Policy
  • Community Investment Breakdown

Verify Our Certificates

All our certifications are publicly verifiable through the issuing bodies' official databases. We encourage partners, retailers, and consumers to validate our credentials independently.

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Locate your certificate above
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Click "Download PDF" for cert ID
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Verify on issuer's official website

For compliance inquiries, audit documentation requests, or partnership verification:
compliance@terroircocoa.com