Water

Water

    Quality of water

    EWS standard

    Control Union Certifications has been a member of the Steering Committee of the European Water Stewardship (EWS) since 2010 and was the first approved certification body for the European Water Stewardship standard.

    The EWS standard is intended to be applicable to a broad range of water users that may impact on the availability and quality of water. In fact, members of any sector (for example agriculture, industry, municipalities or airports) can apply for certification.

    EWS standard

    The four main focus points of the standard are:

    Control Union is also engaged with the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS), which is a partner organisation of EWS.

    • To achieve and maintain sustainable water abstraction

    • To achieve and maintain good water status in terms of chemical quality and biological elements

    • Restoration and preservation of water cycle related High Conservation Value areas

    • To achieve equitable and transparent water governance

    Our certification services

    Control Union delivers quality inspections for asset owners globally, with local knowledge for uniform and consistent services. Efficient planning and clear reporting are key.

    Administrative checks

    Administrative checks

    Transaction certificates, invoice declarations, incoming and outgoing goods, mass balance, segregation, supplier assessments and internal assessments, all require administrative checks.
    Ballast water systems

    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.
    Due diligence

    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.
    FSMA readiness

    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).
    Reporting, tracking and tracing

    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.
    Sampling and sealing

    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.
    Supply auditing

    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.
    Training and development

    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.
    Agriculture farming

    How can we help you?

    Are you looking for a certain service, do you have any questions or do you want to apply for the certification program? Let us know. We’re glad to be of help.

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