Program Overview

The TAPA certification is a security standard designed to reduce cargo theft and helps how to properly secure a company’s transportation and logistics. TAPA is more and more required by shippers, banks and insurance companies seeking to minimize cargo losses.

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.

The organisation IVN (Internationale Verband der Naturtextilwirtschaft e. V.) was founded in 1999 and has developed two quality seals: Naturtextil IVN certified BEST and Naturleder IVN certified. Control Union Certifications is officially approved by the IVN as an inspection and certification body for the Naturtextil and Naturleder IVN certified BEST standards.

The SFA’s Sustainable Cashmere Standard was established to tackle sustainability challenges in the production of cashmere, in particular: the welfare of the goats, the environmental impact of farming them and the social welfare of the herders who look after them

Control Union is recognized and approved by the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) for Chain of Custody Monitoring and Assessment. Better Cotton exists to make global cotton production better for the people who produce it, better for the environment it grows in, and better for the sector’s future, by developing Better Cotton as a sustainable mainstream commodity.

The V-Label is an internationally recognized and protected trademark used to identify vegan and vegetarian products. The trademark was established in Switzerland in 1996 and has since provided clear and reliable guidance.

The AOECS standard provides a globally uniform label with the crossed-out ear of corn to simplify the selection of gluten-free foods (<20mg/kg gluten) and thus ensure a safe gluten-free diet.

You are a restaurant, caterer, canteen or food truck? Then you belong to the out-of-home catering (“AHV”) sector and must be certified in accordance with the new regulation if you want to make an organic claim.