Ile C.A.

Quality you can feel

Quality you canbelieve in

Behind every seal is a commitment to what we do. Discover our certifications, what they represent and how to identify their scope in the products you choose.

Our commitment

Trust begins with care

From production processes to ingredient selection, quality is part of the way we work.

Quality · Legality · Authenticity · Security

Our seals

Discover what each certification stands for

Each certification has its own purpose and scope. Here's what each one stands for.

BPM

Manufacturing practices

BPM

Good Manufacturing Practices.

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Good Manufacturing Practices bring together hygiene conditions and controls for food production. They address facilities, equipment and handling practices, helping protect food safety throughout the manufacturing process.

BRCGS

Food safety

BRCGS

Global food safety standard.

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BRCGS sets criteria for managing safety, quality and operational controls in food manufacturing. Certification assesses the site and the activities described in its scope, with a focus on process control.

USDA Organic

Organic production · U.S.

USDA Organic

Organic certification for the U.S. market, covering ILE’s essential oils and tea line.

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This certification identifies products that meet the USDA programme's organic production and handling requirements. It establishes their organic status for the U.S. market and is tied to the certified products and operations.

Ecuador Organic

Organic production · Ecuador

Ecuador Organic

National organic certification for Ecuador, covering ILE’s essential oils and tea line.

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Ecuador's national organic certification supports the organic status of products within its scope for the domestic market. Its identification helps distinguish certified products and access information about their production and marketing.

European Union Organic

Organic production · European Union

European Union Organic

Organic certification for the European market, covering ILE’s essential oils and tea line.

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The European Union organic logo identifies products certified to that market's organic requirements. Its use is tied to the certified product and accompanied by control information and the origin of the agricultural raw materials.

Halal

Dietary requirements · Halal

Halal

Halal guarantee endorsed by the Islamic Board.

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Halal certification assesses ingredients and production processes against Islamic dietary requirements. Its scope identifies approved products and allows consumers seeking this status to check the relevant certification.

Kosher

Dietary requirements · Kosher

Kosher

Kosher certification for our products.

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Kosher certification checks ingredients, equipment and manufacturing processes against Jewish dietary requirements. Certification applies to approved products and the conditions specified by the certifying body.

Awards & recognitions

Awarded by the world’s best chefs and sommeliers

In 2024 the International Taste Institute in Brussels recognized several of our products with the Superior Taste Award, after being evaluated by internationally renowned chefs and sommeliers.

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Ekos 1000 Awards plaque presented to Industria Lojana de Especerías ILE C.A.

National recognition

Top 1000 companies moving Ecuador

Grupo Ekos recognized Industria Lojana de Especerías ILE C.A. as one of the 1000 companies moving Ecuador forward, building a future with purpose.

Ekos 1000 Awards