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GMP+/FSA and GMP+/FRA certification

Control Union Certifications offers several feed safety certifications, including GMP+ FSA for Feed Safety Assurance, GMP+ FRA for Feed Responsible Assurance, Good Trading Practices (GTP) and secure feed audits.

Feed

ISCC – Certified Biomass and Bioenergy

The 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 assuring the diligence of the system.

Biomass and Biofuels

FSC® – Forest Stewardship Council®

Forest Management Certification gives the public reassurance that timber products originating from a forest are managed in a responsible and sustainable way – something that is becoming increasingly important. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by ASI for this scheme under registration nr. ASI-ACC-017.

Forestry

GRS – Global Recycled Standard

The GRS is an international, voluntary, full product standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of recycled content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices and chemical restrictions. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by SLAB for this scheme under registration nr. CP 004-01. CU Inspections & Certifications India Pvt Ltd is accredited by IOAS for the scope of product certification. Contract Number: 81.

Textiles

Plastics and packaging

Sustainability

GOTS – Global Organic Textile Standard

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is an internationally recognised organic textile standard. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by RVA for this scheme under registration nr. RvA-C412 Products. The scope includes the critical offices in Indonesia and Sri Lanka. CU Inspections & Certifications India Pvt Ltd is accredited by IOAS for the scope of product certification. Contract Number: 81.

Textiles

OCS – Organic Content Standard

The Organic Content Standard (OCS) applies to any non-food product containing 95-100 percent organic material. It verifies the presence and amount of organic material in a final product and tracks the flow of the raw material from its source to the final product. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by SLAB for this scheme under registration nr. CP 004-01.

Textiles

RCS – Recycled Claim Standard

The RCS (Recycled Claim Standard) verifies recycled material in products through chain-of-custody verification, ensuring transparency and accurate communication between businesses and consumers. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by SLAB for this scheme under registration nr. CP 004-01.

Textiles

BRCGS

BRCGS specify what is required by organisations as well as help provide assurance to customers that products have been manufactured and handles in accordance with the highest, internationally recognized standards for food safety and quality. Control Union Certifications BV is only accredited for four of the Standard – Food Safety, Packaging materials, Agents & Brokers, and Storage & Distribution by RVA under registration nr. RvA-C412 Products.

Food

EarthCheck

A strong and vibrant tourism industry is vital to the ongoing health and vitality of regional communities. It is now critically important that organisations follow a coordinated approach to support a green tourism recovery that aligns with each business’s unique essence and values, as well as assisting in achieving net zero emission goals.

Tourism

ISO 9001

ISO 9001 is primarily concerned with quality management, which means an organisation has to fulfil requirements such as customer quality and satisfaction enhancement, applicable regulations and achieving continual improvements in its performance. ISO9001: 2015 includes accredited certification schemes in accordance with ISO 17021-1: 2015. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by RVA for this scheme under registration nr. RvA-C499 Mgmt. Sys. The scope includes the critical office in Israel.

Quality management system

ISO 14001

ISO 14001 helps to identify potential environmental issues and eliminate or reduce them. Control Union is accredited for ISO 14001:2015 under registration nr. RvA-C499 Mgmt. Sys and can complete certification audits on a global scale.

Environment

Quality management system

ISO 50001 – Energy Management

ISO 50001 is an international standard supporting organisations to improve the efficiency of their energy management while optimising energy performance in all processes. Control Union Certifications Germany GmbH is accredited for ISO 50001:2018 and is able to undertake certification audits on a global scale.

Environment

ISO 14064 – Emission Verification Services

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues society faces today. In order to limit the temperature rise to 2 degrees, global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions must be reduced. The call on companies to contribute to this goal by monitoring and reducing their emissions is increasing. Control Union can support your organisation in doing your part as your ISO 14065 accredited validation and verification body (VVB).

Environment

UER – Upstream Emission Reduction Verification

Following the EU Fuel Quality Directive (FQD), fuel suppliers in Europe are obliged to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of transport fuels by six percent in 2020, compared to the baseline of 2020. As an ISO 14065 accredited validation and verification body, Control Union Certifications Germany GmbH is recognised by the DEHst (Deutsche Emissionshandelsstelle) to execute validation and verification of UER projects.

Environment

Verified Carbon Standard – VCS project Validation and Verification

In the global fight against climate change, a growing number of companies and countries are making pledges to reduce their emissions and become carbon neutral. Offsetting – the purchase of carbon credits – offers them a way to compensate for emissions that cannot be avoided. The Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) is the largest voluntary GHG program under which such carbon credits can be certified. Control Union is a Validation and Verification Body (VVB) currently undergoing accreditation for VCS.

Environment

FOS – Friend of the Sea

Friend of the Sea Certification gives the public reassurance that fish products originating from a fisheries are managed in a responsible and sustainable way – something that is becoming critical.

Aquaculture and fisheries