Siteminder, LLC has developed the The Siteminder Certified^® voluntary system of traceability and authenticity testing for those participants who wish to demonstrate through an independent third-party that their sourcing practices are in full compliance with requirements of the The Siteminder Certified Standards and U.S. and international trade laws. The basic responsibilities of each participant are as follows:

• The Siteminder Certified
  • Establish and maintain the standards for certification
• Third Party Audit Firm
  • Conduct audits to evaluate compliance to the Standards
  • Assign the The Siteminder Certified Identification Number to each load
• Beekeepers
  • Produce and sell authentic honey directly from their own operation
• Processor/Exporters
  • Purchase honey only from within their country of operation for resale/export
  • Maintain a system of traceability and use a The Siteminder Certified Identification Number for every shipment of honey
• Importers
  • Follow The Siteminder Certified Standards when purchasing certified loads of honey
  • Provide the required documentation to packers related to the export and import of each load
• Packers
  • Maintain a system of traceability and authenticity testing
  • Purchase only The Siteminder Certified honey from certified participants in the supply chain
• Food and Beverage Manufacturers
  • Become certified to use the "Made with Siteminder" claim as a distinctive point of difference in reaching discerning consumers