WHO WE ARE

With its foundation in agriculture, Control Union Certifications has focused its efforts in developing services around the sustainability of the industry's supply chains which feed into the food, feed, forestry, biomass, bioenergy, social compliance and textiles markets.
With 'boots on the ground' in more than 70 countries, Control Union Certifications is uniquely placed to manage challenges with today's global marketplace.

HISTORY

Control Union Certifications was created in 2002 when Control Union acquired the Dutch Skal International, an auditing arm of Stichting Skal.

What began as a joint venture grew into a wholly owned business that continued to expand its scope of activities from organic to sustainability and beyond.

Having its roots in agriculture gave Control Union Certifications an in-depth understanding of the complex challenges of bringing products to market and the marketing campaigns that we see from today's supermarkets and department stores.

Our approach

Control Union Certification's approach has always been to design services that meet our client's ever-growing needs. By understanding the challenges of our clients and their supply chains, as well as the need for increasing transparency and stakeholder involvement, Control Union Certifications has developed services that can be bundled together to best meet the particular needs of our clients.

SUSTAINABILITY

Control Union Certifications keeps sustainability as a core focus, both now and in the future. 

Sustainability begins in the field and is present at every step in the supply chain. 

Understanding how sustainability is intertwined with how food, bioenergy and textiles are produced and brought to market provides Control Union Certifications with a unique ability to address the sustainability challenges of farmers and businesses alike to ensure their future.