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Agriculture

    Agriculture industry

    In-depth knowledge

    As one of the most important industries in the world, our in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the logistics chain makes us second to none within the agriculture industry.
    Services per industry

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    Are you interested in a specific service? let us know. We’re glad to be of help.

    Since the beginning of regulated organic certification, Control Union has served companies all over the world. Our global bases, under the umbrella of the accredited Dutch head office, allows us to make certification efficient and cost effective, while upholding the same stringent procedures.

    We help to reassure consumers about how food is produced on the farm by minimizing harmful environmental impacts of farming operations, reducing the use of chemical inputs and ensuring a responsible approach to worker health and safety as well as animal welfare.

    We provide reliable analytical support for the agricultural sector through advanced laboratory technologies and internationally recognized testing methods. Our analyses assess the quality and safety of agricultural products, determining nutritional content, pesticide residues, and possible contaminants. A special focus is placed on organic products, verifying their purity and compliance with international standards, supporting the growth of sustainable and responsible agriculture.

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    Testing services
    Inspection
    Certification
    Pest management
    VPC
    Certification

    Certification

    Control Union Certifications focuses on sustainable agriculture supply chains for food, feed, forestry, biomass, bioenergy, social compliance, and textiles. With a presence in 80+ countries, they manage global marketplace challenges.
    Inspection
    Commodity inspections

    Commodity inspections

    Our vast expertise in inspection, sampling and supervision enables us to provide worldwide support to our customers in commodity trade.
    Inspection
    Crop monitoring

    Crop monitoring

    Crop monitoring in agriculture gives you insights and helps you in the management of various pests, weeds, or illnesses in crops.
    Vessel Performance Centre
    D2 commissioning testing

    D2 commissioning testing

    a service by Control Union’s Vessel Performance Centre (VPC)
    Draft survey

    Draft survey

    With a draft survey we measure displacement of water to determine the weight of cargo.
    Inspection
    Full Outturn Guarantee (FOG)

    Full Outturn Guarantee (FOG)

    Shippers, traders and receivers of bulk commodities can manage risksby employing our Full Outturn Guarantee (FOG) services.
    Pest Management
    Heat Treatment

    Heat Treatment

    Heat Treatment is an effective solution for insect control in wooden packaging material (ISPM 15), warehouses, monumental buildings, factories and antiques, based on increased temperatures.
    Inspection
    Hold and hatch 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

    Laboratory services

    We offer flexible, market-driven lab services for foodstuffs, animal feed, compound feed & (bio) fuels.
    Inspection
    Load compartment inspections

    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

    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.
    Inspection
    Representation port loading and discharge

    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.
    Inspection
    Sampling and sealing

    Sampling and sealing

    Through correct sampling inspection in quality control, we can ascertain that the quality of your product meets the contractual specifications.
    Inspection
    Stock monitoring and measurement (SMA)

    Stock monitoring and measurement (SMA)

    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

    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
    Temperature monitoring (TEMO)

    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).
    Testing
    Testing Services

    Testing Services

    We are not only highly experienced in chemical analysis, but also in microbiological analysis, real-time PCR and DNA analysis. Have your goods tested and analyzed quickly, objectively, safely and securely.
    Inspection
    Warehouse inspections

    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

    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.
    Certification

    Certification programs

    As an accredited and approved certification body, Control Union Certifications provides third-party certification audits against the main standards in agricultural area like ISCC EU, ISCC PLUS, USDA – NOP, FSA, regenagri®, etc.

    All related programs
    TAPA certification

    Our experts inspect, certify, analyze and transport the commodities you trade worldwide.

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