C.I.T.E.S. Certificate Clearly Displayed

Be sure the company has a valid C.I.T.E.S. certificate. This is required to export hoodia gordonii from South Africa. You'll be able to view these on their websites if they have them. If they are hard to read or have parts of the certificate that are blurred or blacked out, be cautious as there are companies that will put fake certificates on their websites.

Here is a partial example of what a real C.I.T.E.S. certificate looks like:

Click Here for a full view of the certificate. You'll notice how clear and easy it is to read. There are no blurred or blacked out sections.