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    Plastic related programs – click here and scroll down

    The program aims to promote responsible plastic use and recycling across the entire value chain. It provides transparent and verifiable solutions to reduce plastic waste, enhance recycling, and keep materials in circulation, contributing to a more sustainable future.

    Carbon related programs

    The program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support transparent carbon footprint management. It provides credible and verifiable solutions for measuring, reducing, and offsetting emissions, helping organizations operate more climate-consciously and sustainably.

    ISCC – Certified Biomass and Bioenergy

    ISCC is a globally leading certification system designed to promote sustainable and fully traceable supply chains. It addresses environmental, social, and carbon-related requirements while supporting the transition to a circular and bio-based economy. Strong traceability mechanisms ensure transparency and trust throughout the entire value chain.

    Rainforest Alliance

    The Rainforest Alliance (RA) Standard enables farmers to protect their forest, improve their livelihoods and those of the community, promote their human rights and help them to mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis.

    GLOBALG.A.P.

    The GLOBALG.A.P. standard enhances good agricultural practices and reassures consumers about how food is produced on the farm. This is done by minimising the detrimental environmental impacts of farming operations, reducing the use of chemicals and ensuring a responsible approach to worker health and safety and animal welfare.

    Donau Soja/Danube Soja

    Donau and Europe Soya are certification programs established to promote and support the cultivation, processing, and marketing of GMO-free soybeans in line with the principles of sustainable development. The cultivation area covers the Danube region (hence the name Donau, meaning Danube in German) or other parts of Europe.

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    flustix LESS PLASTICS Product

    flustix LESS PLASTICS Product

    flustix LESS PLASTICS Product is a certification scheme for low-plastic products that either are or have to be packaged in plastic. Companies can set an example with a LESS PLASTICS product certification and the subsequent labeling of their products – not only for the benefit of the environment but also for the customer’s satisfaction, as the demand for plastic-reduced products is constantly growing.
    Europe
    flustix LESS PLASTICS Packaging

    flustix LESS PLASTICS Packaging

    flustix LESS Plastics Packaging is a consumer seal that certifies low-plastic packaging. It exclusively certifies the packaging of a product and has no requirements for the product itself. Particularly in industries where the complete elimination of plastic is not feasable, this seal provides proof of the responsible use of plastic.
    Europe
    flustix LESS PLASTICS Total Product

    flustix LESS PLASTICS Total Product

    flustix LESS PLASTICS Total Product is a consumer seal that certifies the reduction of unnecessary use of plastic in products. Companies from all industries can subject their products to the independent certification process. The product and packaging are both subject to the assessment. The two components are tested independently of each other and must meet the certification requirements in their respective segments in order to be successfully licensed.
    Europe
    ISO 45001 – Healthy and safe working

    ISO 45001 – Healthy and safe working

    ISO 45001 is the world’s leading standard for occupational health and safety, replacing previous operational health and safety models since 2018. It helps organizations of all sizes create safer workplaces, reduce risks, and comply with evolving regulations. More than just compliance, ISO 45001 signals a deep commitment to employee well-being, operational resilience, and sustainable growth—earning the confidence of clients, partners, and regulators alike.
    Social compliance and safety
    Afrika, Antartica, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America

    ISO/IEC 27001:2022 – Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)

    ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is the globally recognized standard for managing information security risks. It helps organizations of all sizes protect data across digital, physical, and verbal formats—ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability while building resilience, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder trust in a fast-evolving risk landscape.
    Quality management system
    Afrika, Antartica, Asia, Caribbean, Central America, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America
    RMS – Responsible Mohair Standard

    RMS – Responsible Mohair Standard

    The Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS) provides an opportunity for farmers to demonstrate their best practices to the public, and a means for brands and consumers to have the certainty that the mohair products they buy and sell are in line with their values. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by SLAB for this scheme under registration nr. CP 004-01.
    Textiles
    Afrika, Antartica, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America
    RAS – Responsible Alpaca Standard

    RAS – Responsible Alpaca Standard

    The Responsible Alpaca Standard (RAS) provides an opportunity for farmers to demonstrate their best practices to the public, and a means for brands and consumers to have the certainty that the alpaca fiber products they buy and sell are in line with their values. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by SLAB for this scheme under registration nr. CP 004-01.
    Textiles
    Afrika, Antartica, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America
    BCI – Better Cotton Chain of Custody Monitoring and Independent Assessment

    BCI – Better Cotton Chain of Custody Monitoring and Independent Assessment

    Control Union is recognized and approved by the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) for Chain of Custody Monitoring and Assessment. Better Cotton exists to make global cotton production better for the people who produce it, better for the environment it grows in, and better for the sector’s future, by developing Better Cotton as a sustainable mainstream commodity.
    Textiles
    Asia, Europe, Oceania, South America
    Textiles

    Textiles

    Public awareness and the demand for traceability have increased in textiles. Many brands and manufacturers are already certified to keep their supply chain sustainable.
    Agriculture

    Agriculture

    As one of the most important industries in the world, our in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the logistics chain makes us second to none within the agriculture industry.
    Biomass and biofuels

    Biomass and biofuels

    Control Union has been actively servicing the bio-based energy business since the first introduction of biomass and biofuels as replacement of fossil fuels.
    Forestry

    Forestry

    As one of the most important industries in the world, our in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the logistics chain makes us second to none within the agriculture industry.
    Plastics and packaging

    Plastics and packaging

    We are in the midst of a global plastics crisis. With plastic production set to increase four-fold by 2050 and less than 9% of plastics currently being recycled, plastic pollution is affecting every corner of our planet.
    Quality management system

    Quality management system

    Control Union Certifications has implemented a robust Quality Management System, that secures the independence of our staff involved in certification decisions. All staff involved in certification have received training in the system.
    Waste and recycling

    Waste and recycling

    We understand the role waste management plays in a wider resource management strategy and can help you rethink your waste policies to benefit your business.
    Social compliance and safety

    Social compliance and safety

    Companies active in consumer markets see the need to manage social compliance risks which have an adverse impact on basic human rights of farmers and workers. We audit to a range of code of conducts and standards within specific supply chains.
    Fruits and vegetables

    Fruits and vegetables

    We are experts in handling the fruits and vegetables you trade and take care of your Quality Control needs from field to fork.
    Feed

    Feed

    Control Union provides inspection and certification services to the feed industry to help you meet the highest standards. This includes dry, liquid, bulk or bagged products.
    Food

    Food

    With a food analysis of TLR International Laboratories you will gain insight into the exact nutritional values and the quality of your food and we can identify the possible presence of pathogens.
    Environment

    Environment

    Environmental assessments have gained importance over the years.
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