Forestry
Forestry industry
Sustainable and compliant with regulations
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Certification we offer
Control Union Certifications has certified many companies around the globe against a range of schemes including FSC®, PEFCTM, TLV, SBP and others.
Our extensive expertise and experience in this sector have led to our staff working in forests on more than five continents, ranging from the most remote areas to large and small timber producing sites.
With more than 20 years’ experience, our forestry and timber experts will provide you with an efficient and professional service that meets your needs.
EU Timber Regulation
Responsible and sustainable forest management has become a vital issue during the past decades. Inadequate and improper forest management practices are threatening the long-term viability of many forests. This reduces their economic potential significantly, resulting in negative social and environmental impacts.
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FSC® – Forest Stewardship Council®
Forest Management Certification gives the public reassurance that timber products originating from a forest are managed in a responsible and sustainable way – something that is becoming increasingly important. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by ASI for this scheme under registration nr. ASI-ACC-017.
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TLV – Timber Legality Verification
Through complying to our TLV Standard, you as an importer/exporter, supplier or forest management company can demonstrate to customers and competent authorities your commitment to due diligence, legality assurance and the prevention of deforestation and forest degradation.
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Certification
Administrative checks
Transaction certificates, invoice declarations, incoming and outgoing goods, mass balance, segregation, supplier assessments and internal assessments, all require administrative checks.
Certification
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.
Inspection
Cargo Condition/Damage survey
Through experienced surveyors and inspection professionals, we provide dependable cargo condition and damage survey services to help identify cargo issues, minimize operational risks, and support transparent reporting across the supply chain.
Inspection
Crop monitoring
Crop monitoring in agriculture gives you insights and helps you in the management of various pests, weeds, or illnesses in crops.
Inspection
Draft survey
With a draft survey we measure displacement of water to determine the weight of cargo.
Certification
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.
Certification
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).
Inspection
Full Outturn Guarantee (FOG)
Shippers, traders and receivers of bulk commodities can manage risksby employing our Full Outturn Guarantee (FOG) services.
Inspection
Hold and hatch inspection
Hold inspection ensures the vessel’s hold is ready to receive cargo without contamination and complete hatch inspections to prevent a cargo defect.
Inspection
Laboratory services
We offer flexible, market-driven lab services for foodstuffs, animal feed, compound feed & (bio) fuels.
Inspection
Load compartment inspections
Our Load Compartment Inspections (LCI), or hold cleanliness inspections, are performed by experienced and qualified surveyors who are familiar with the relevant rules and regulations (GMP+).
Inspection
Pest control
The confidence to offer Pest Control services, a critical issue in every step of the supply chain, is based on our extensive knowledge about quality assurance, project risk management and hazard control. We offer pestmanagement worldwide.
Certification
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.
Inspection
Representation port loading and discharge
In our Port Loading & Discharge services, we use our inspection and supervision expertise to support you in meeting contractual obligations or regulations.
Certification
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.
Inspection
Stock Monitoring Agreement (SMA) & Stock Check and Stock Measurement
Good stock control is when you have full knowledge of every product type, amount, value and quality in your warehouse. Our stock monitoring and measurement services allow us to observe and report on global stock management.
Inspection
Stock monitoring and measurement
Monitoring your stocks is important throughout the supply chain. We can provide continuous monitoring or periodic spot inspection where we keep an eye on the movement and condition of your commodities.
Inspection
Stuffing/Unstuffing
The confidence to offer Pest Control services, a critical issue in every step of the supply chain, is based on our extensive knowledge about quality assurance, project risk management and hazard control. We offer pestmanagement worldwide.
Certification
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.
Inspection
Tallying
Our global team of highly professional inspectors and supervisors is dedicated to delivering accurate, independent, and reliable weight supervision services to support transparency, operational efficiency, and confidence throughout the supply chain.
Inspection
Tank Sounding
Monitoring your stocks is important throughout the supply chain. We can provide continuous monitoring or periodic spot inspection where we keep an eye on the movement and condition of your commodities.
Inspection
Temperature monitoring (TEMO)
We have an established track record, gained over 12 years of conducting automated temperature monitoring services for international clients, across a wide range of commodities (including biomass, feed and food).
Certification
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.
Inspection
Warehouse inspections
Our expert team will check the overall condition of your warehouse and conduct an inspection to ensure the warehouse is ready to receive your valuable cargo.
Inspection
Weight and quality determination
While some weight loss is unavoidable during the transportation and handling of bulk cargoes, we aim to minimise possible discrepancies in cargo weight between loading and unloading.
Inspection
Weight Supervison
The confidence to offer Weight Supervision services is based on our extensive experience in commodity inspection, quantity verification, and operational monitoring across the supply chain. We provide reliable weight supervision services to support accurate cargo handling, commercial transparency, and operational compliance worldwide.
