Certification programs

ISO/IEC 27701:2019 is a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) standard that provides guidance on managing and protecting personal data. It extends the ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS) by introducing specific privacy-focused controls. The standard is designed to help organizations meet data privacy requirements, including regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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.

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.

Control Union Certifications, In partnership with INCCERT. Has developed The C-Standard, a certification program focused on agricultural production of hemp plants. This program encompasses from genetics to finished product, ensuring that cannabinoids meet the highest quality, fostering greater trust among consumers and allowing manufacturers and retailers to responsibly source the highest-quality hemp-derived cannabinoid raw materials.

The Community Waste Program (CWP) is a comprehensive international certification standard that encompasses waste collection, determination of recycled content, and chain of custody. The standard aims to achieve/broaden the traceability scope beyond recyclers to include concentrators/micro collectors. It assists in pollution reduction, safeguarding of environment, waste management and promotion of the well-being of waste pickers thereby fostering sustainable livelihoods.

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.

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.

Sustainable Regenerated Cellulosics Content Standard (SRCCS) formerly recognized as Sustainable Viscose Chain of Custody Standard (SVCOC), was initially crafted by Control Union Certifications (CUC) in 2020, with collaborative backing from the renowned global brand C&A.