Water

Control Union Certifications has been a member of the Steering Committee of the European Water Stewardship (EWS) since 2010 and was the first approved certification body for the European Water Stewardship standard.

Water
Quality of water

EWS standard

The EWS standard is intended to be applicable to a broad range of water users that may impact on the availability and quality of water. In fact, members of any sector (for example agriculture, industry, municipalities or airports) can apply for certification.

EWS standard

The four main focus points of the standard are:

Control Union is also engaged with the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS), which is a partner organisation of EWS.

  • To achieve and maintain sustainable water abstraction

  • To achieve and maintain good water status in terms of chemical quality and biological elements

  • Restoration and preservation of water cycle related High Conservation Value areas

  • To achieve equitable and transparent water governance

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EWS - European Water Stewardship

EWS – European Water Stewardship

The European Water Stewardship (EWS) is coordinated by the European Water Partnership and operates within the context of EU policies on resource efficiency in line with the ‘European blueprint’.

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OBP - Ocean Bound Plastic certification

OBP – Ocean Bound Plastic certification

Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP) is abandoned plastic waste on its way to our oceans. OBP is a critical element in the fight against oceanic plastic pollution.

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AWS - Alliance For Water Stewardship

AWS – Alliance For Water Stewardship

AWS accreditation is based on the normative requirements of the AWS system, i.e. the AWS International Water Stewardship Standard (AWS Standard), AWS Interim Accreditation Requirements, AWS Certification Requirements and AWS Self-Verification Requirements.

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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.

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.
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.
Agriculture farming

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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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