Since 2013, UKIUKI has earned certifications, registrations, and awards that reflect our commitment to quality, safety, and innovation in the pet industry. Below is a summary of our key credentials.
Quality Management Certifications
ISO 9001 — Quality Management System
UKIUKI holds ISO 9001 certification, the international standard for quality management systems. This ensures that our manufacturing processes consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements.
ISO 14001 — Environmental Management System
Our ISO 14001 certification demonstrates UKIUKI’s commitment to minimizing environmental impact throughout our production and operations.
Intellectual Property Registrations
Design Registration
KIUKI’s product designs — including our distinctive cat breed packaging and carpet scratcher designs — are officially registered with the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO).
Trademark Registration
USA TRademark registration
U.S. Trademark Registration
UKIUKI brand registered in the United States, enabling our Amazon Brand Store
The UKIUKI brand name and logo are trademark-registered in Korea and the United States, protecting our brand identity in both domestic and international markets.
Patent
UKIUKI holds a registered patent for proprietary aspects of our product development, reflecting our investment in original innovation for the cat product market.
Awards & Recognition
Ministry of SMEs and Startups — Director General’s Prize
In 2016, UKIUKI received the Director General’s Prize at the Best Venture & Start-Up Company Awards, presented by Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups. This award recognized UKIUKI’s contribution to the startup ecosystem and innovation in the pet industry.
ICBMA Women Leader Award
CEO Ham Seung-Jin was honored with the ICBMA Women Leader Award, recognizing her leadership as a female entrepreneur building an innovative pet brand from the ground up.
2021 Start-Up Boot-Up IR Competition — Excellence Award
UKIUKI won the Excellence Award at the 2021 Start-Up Boot-Up IR Competition, hosted by KISED and organized by Kyung Hee University, Dongguk University, and the Seoul Creative Economy Innovation Center.
Business Partnerships (MOU)
UKIUKI has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with organizations across legal, education, and media sectors to support the growth of healthy companion animal culture in Korea:
Law Firm partnership
Legal advisory support for business operations and IP protection
GOM Exp (GOMtv)
GOM Exp (GOMtv) — PetStay Partnership — Cooperation on companion animal care services
University Partnership
Kotra
ADDitional Credentials
Venture Company Certification (2017) — Certified as an innovative venture company by the Korean government
ADDitional Credentials
These certifications and awards represent UKIUKI’s ongoing commitment to quality, transparency, and innovation. From ISO standards to government recognition, every credential reflects our promise: premium products, honestly made, for the cats we love.
