Certification programs

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.

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).

The Plastic Pollution Reduction Standard (PPRS) provides a framework for the implementation of a credible and verifiable plastic offsetting program. The comprehensive approach means the network of partners provides a safe and transparent system of physically collecting, transporting, and processing plastic waste to prevent leakage into nature.

Control Union Certifications offers SMETA (Sedex Member Ethical Trade Audit) auditing, a method developed by the multi stakeholder consultation initiative, Sedex. SMETA’s role is to align social audit standards and monitoring practices, to ease the auditing burden on suppliers by sharing reports and driving improvements in supply chain labour standards.

The Philippines National Standards on Organic Agriculture (PNS-OA) and on Organic Soil Amendments (PNS-OSA) aim to provide an uniform approach to the requirements of crop production, processing, production of soil amendments, labelling and consumer information. Control Union Philippines Inc. is the only international certification body accredited for PNS-OA and the PNS-OSA by the Philippines’ Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agriculture And Fisheries Standards (DA-BAFS).

MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) certification promotes and identifies wild-caught fish as sustainable and well-managed. This globally recognized standard applies to the entire seafood supply chain from vessel to plate, helping businesses meet increasing customer demand for traceable, sustainable seafood. Control Union provides expert certification services for both MSC Fisheries and Chain of Custody standards.

FSC Forest Management (FSC FM) certification offers public assurance of responsible forest management. Developed by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the standard is designed for forest owners and managers. As an independent body, Control Union carries out audits and issues certificates in line with this standard.

The BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety is a leading certification programme used by over 29,000 certified suppliers in 130 countries. It provides a framework for food manufacturers to produce safe and authentic food while managing product quality. Control Union Certifications offers independent audits against this standard, supporting organisations in demonstrating their commitment to best practices in food safety and gaining market access.