agriculture

Social compliance and safety

    Member of different associations

    Internationally recognised

    Control Union is a member of the Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA) and of SEDEX. Auditors are trained extensively to make sure we carry out these assessments professionally and with integrity.

    Our activities are internationally recognised by many industries, organisations and multinational companies and we operate in various industry sectors, including food, feed, agricultural processing and textiles.

    Our audits are based either on ILO-based international standards, or undertaken to your own code of conduct. We can also assist in developing a code of conduct for you.

    Related certification programs

    All related programs
    SMETA - 2 pillar and 4 pillar assessments

    SMETA – 2 pillar and 4 pillar assessments

    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.

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    SLCP - Social & Labor Convergence Program

    SLCP – Social & Labor Convergence Program

    Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) is a converged assessment that focus on collaboration to support stakeholders to improve working conditions, unlock the potential audit-related saving that and redirect those financial saving to improvement social and labor condition. SLCP offers a transparent system which is cost-efficient and enables progressive improvement.

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    Fair Trade USA

    Fair Trade USA

    Fair Trade is a global movement made up of a diverse network of producers, companies, shoppers, advocates, and organisations that focus on social compliance, health and safety while putting human capital, community, and sustainability first.

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    Our certification services

    Control Union delivers quality inspections for asset owners globally, with local knowledge for uniform and consistent services. Efficient planning and clear reporting are key.

    Supply auditing

    Supply auditing

    Control Union Certifications has a large network of auditors around the world, who are familiar with the production/processing requirements in the country of origin.
    Training and development

    Training and development

    Control Union Academy offers training, webinars, offline and online sessions to support you in your certification updates. Stay informed and up to date.
    Administrative checks

    Administrative checks

    Transaction certificates, invoice declarations, incoming and outgoing goods, mass balance, segregation, supplier assessments and internal assessments, all require administrative checks.
    Ballast water systems

    Ballast water systems

    Control Union Certifications is a US Coast Guard-accepted Independent Laboratory (IL) for testing of BWMS in accordance with 46 CFR 162.060.
    Due diligence

    Due diligence

    Several governments have implemented regulations, forcing importers to have a Due Diligence System (DDS) in place. Control Union Certifications has the knowledge and network to support companies with the implementation.
    FSMA readiness

    FSMA readiness

    Control Union can assist your business in achieving and maintaining regulatory compliance with the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
    Reporting, tracking and tracing

    Reporting, tracking and tracing

    Control Union Certifications registers all relevant data during a certification process, including the name of employee involved as well as the process behind any decision that was made.
    Sampling and sealing

    Sampling and sealing

    Control Union can take samples and securely seal them in such a way that they cannot become contaminated with other substances that could influence the results of any laboratory analysis.
    Agriculture farming

    How can we help you?

    Are you looking for a certain service, do you have any questions or do you want to apply for the certification program? Let us know. We’re glad to be of help.

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