International companies and brands often implement their own policies for good food safety practices, both socially and environmentally. Control Union Certifications supports clients by setting up, deploying, and monitoring the implementation of customized programs across their entire supply chain.
Over the past 10 years, Control Union Certifications has supported a number of multinational companies with their ambitions to manage a safe and sustainable supply chain.
Control Union Certifications' staff assists our clients with the development of their customized program and deployment plan, including the staffing required to achieve their goals.
Our flexible network of highly qualified and experienced staff has proven valuable to our clients, enabling us to quickly respond to issues such as last-minute training needs, on-site visits, or simply the need for specific expertise.
The Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI) platform has also appointed Control Union as an implementing partner in recognition of our expertise in this field.
Over the past 10 years, Control Union Certifications has supported a number of multinational companies with their ambitions to manage a safe and sustainable supply chain.
Control Union Certifications' staff assists our clients with the development of their customized program and deployment plan, including the staffing required to achieve their goals.
Our flexible network of highly qualified and experienced staff has proven valuable to our clients, enabling us to quickly respond to issues such as last-minute training needs, on-site visits, or simply the need for specific expertise.
The Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI) platform has also appointed Control Union as an implementing partner in recognition of our expertise in this field.
By adhering to our TLV standard, you as an importer/exporter, supplier or forest management company can demonstrate to customers and competent authorities your commitment to due diligence, legality and the prevention of deforestation and forest degradation.
The ENplus® scheme was launched in 2010 and developed to ensure the quality of wood pellets for small stoves. Today, over 1,100 certified companies participate in the scheme.
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Responsible and sustainable forest management has become a vital issue in recent decades. Inadequate and improper forest management practices threaten the long-term viability of many forests. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by the RVA for this scheme under registration number RvA-C412 Products.
The Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP) was established by large European utilities that use biomass in power plants to certify sustainable woody biomass for energy use. Certification begins with the biomass producer, making forest certification not the only way to confirm compliance with sustainability requirements. Control UnionCertifications BV is accredited by ANAB for this program.
Control Union Certifications is accredited for FSSC 22000, a certification scheme for food and feed safety and quality management systems in accordance with ISO 22000, industry-specific prerequisite programs (PRPs), and additional scheme requirements. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by the RVA for this scheme under registration number RvA-C499 Mgmt. Sys.
Forest management certification provides the public with assurance that timber obtained from forests is managed responsibly and sustainably, a growing concern. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by ASI for this scheme under registration number ASI-ACC-017.
Control Union Certifications offers SMETA (Sedex Member Ethical Trade Audit), a method developed by the multi-stakeholder consulting initiative Sedex. SMETA's role is to harmonize social audit standards and monitoring methods to ease the audit burden on suppliers by sharing reports and encouraging improvements in supply chain labor standards.
GRS is an international, voluntary, comprehensive product standard that establishes requirements for third-party certification of recycled content, supply chain, social and environmental practices, and chemical restrictions. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by SLAB for this scheme under registration number CP 004-01. CU Inspections & Certifications India Pvt Ltd is accredited by IOAS for product certification.
REDcert EU was initially developed as one of the first voluntary schemes based on the European Renewable Energy Directive (RED). REDcert's primary focus is on European supply chains. This means that REDcert EU is primarily limited to application within European Member States.
The Sustainable Fiber Programme (SFP) draws heavily on local and regional concepts of sustainability in line with global definitions of social, economic and environmental concepts.
Control Union Certifications is accredited for FSSC 22000, a certification scheme for food and feed safety and quality management systems in accordance with ISO 22000, industry-specific prerequisite programs (PRPs), and additional scheme requirements. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by the RVA for this scheme under registration number RvA-C499 Mgmt. Sys.
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) fisheries and MSC Chain of Custody (CoC) standards help companies and organizations promote and identify wild fish as sustainable and well-managed. Control Union Peru is accredited by ASI (Accreditation Services International) for the ASC and MSC CoC programs. Control Union UK is accredited by ASI (Accreditation Services International) for MSC fisheries assessments and MSC/ASC CoC audit programs.
ISO 22000 is an internationally recognized standard that combines the ISO 9001 approach to food safety management and HACCP to ensure food safety at all levels. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by RVA for this standard for certain subcategories under registration number RvA-C499. Mgmt. Sys. CU Inspections & Certifications India Pvt. Ltd. is accredited by NABCB for this standard for certain categories under accreditation certificate No. FS 023.
ISO 14001 helps identify potential environmental issues and eliminate or reduce them. Control Union is accredited to ISO 14001:2015 under registration number RvA-C499 Mgmt. Sys and can conduct certification audits globally.
ISO 50001 is an international standard that helps organizations improve energy management efficiency by optimizing energy performance across all processes. Control Union Certifications Germany GmbH is accredited to ISO 50001:2018 and can conduct certification audits globally.
ISO 22716 is an international standard for good manufacturing practice (GMP) for the cosmetics industry, describing the fundamental principles of applying GMP in a facility producing finished cosmetic products. This guide offers organized and practical advice on managing the human, technical, and administrative factors affecting product quality.
Since 2018, OHSAS 18001 has been replaced by ISO 45001, "Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems" (OH&S). With the introduction of ISO 45001, the term "occupational health and safety" has been replaced by OH&S. This standard is applicable to all companies.
ISO 9001 primarily addresses quality management, requiring organizations to meet requirements such as improving quality and customer satisfaction, complying with applicable regulations, and achieving continual improvement. ISO9001:2015 includes accredited certification schemes for ISO 17021-1:2015. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by the RVA for this scheme under registration number RvA-C499 Mgmt. Sys.
ISO 9001 primarily addresses quality management, requiring organizations to meet requirements such as improving quality and customer satisfaction, complying with applicable regulations, and achieving continual improvement. ISO9001:2015 includes accredited certification schemes for ISO 17021-1:2015. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by the RVA for this scheme under registration number RvA-C499 Mgmt. Sys.
ISCC EU is the first and leading voluntary scheme based on the European Renewable Energy Directive (RED), covering the environmental and social aspects of biomass production. It is compatible with other RED schemes. In the supply chain, traceability is key to ensuring the integrity of the system.
AWS accreditation is based on the regulatory requirements of the AWS system, i.e., the AWS International Water Management Standard (AWS Standard), the AWS Provisional Accreditation Requirements, the AWS Certification Requirements, and the AWS Self-Audit Requirements.
The GLOBALG.A.P. standard improves good agricultural practices and reassures consumers about how food is produced on farms. This is achieved by minimizing the environmental impact of agricultural operations, reducing the use of chemicals, and ensuring a responsible approach to worker health and safety and animal welfare. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by the RVA for this scheme under registration number RvA-C412 Products.
GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) is a non-governmental organization established in 2007 with the support of UNEP – the United Nations Environment Programme – and UNWTO – the United Nations World Tourism Organization – to promote sustainability and social responsibility in the tourism sector.
Green Destinations has developed a practical program for any type of tourism business, large or small, that focuses on sustainable and responsible tourism practices around the world.
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing society today. To limit global temperature rise to 2 degrees Celsius, global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions must be reduced. The call for companies to contribute to this goal by monitoring and reducing their emissions is growing. Control Union can support your organization in fulfilling its role as an ISO 14065-accredited validation and verification body (VVB).
