INDUSTRY SPECIFIC CERTIFICATION

WHO PQS CERTIFICATION What is WHO PQS? The WHO Performance, Quality, and Safety (PQS) process prequalifies products and devices so that member states and UN purchasing agencies are assured of their suitability for use in immunization programs. The PQS process also encourages a wide range of manufacturers to apply for prequalification so that a competitive marketplace […]

TFS CERTIFICATION – TOGETHER FOR SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATION What is TFS? Together for Sustainability (TfS), a joint initiative and global network of 30 chemical companies, delivers the de facto global standard for environmental, social, and governance performance of chemical supply chains. The TFS program is based on the UN Global Compact and Responsible Care principles. TfS

FAMI-QS CERTIFICATION What is FAMI-QS? FAMI-QS is a preeminent global Quality and Feed Safety Management System for the sector of Specialty Feed Ingredients. A Specialty Feed Ingredient is defined as any intentionally added ingredient, not normally consumed as feed by itself, whether or not it has nutritional value, which affects the characteristics of feed or

URSA CERTIFICATION – UNDERSTANDING RESPONSIBLE SOURCING AUDIT What is URSA? URSA (Understanding Responsible Sourcing Audit) enables an independent assessment of a supplier’s compliance against all applicable laws, regulations, and the additional requirements of Unilever’s Responsible Sourcing Policy. Unilever has appointed Control Union as one of the preferred auditing companies to conduct responsible sourcing audits. Undergoing

RCS CERTIFICATION – RECYCLED CLAIM STANDARD What is RCS? The Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) is an international, voluntary standard that sets requirements for third-party. It is a chain of custody standard to track recycled raw materials through the supply chain. It uses the chain of custody requirements of the Content Claim Standard (CSS). The Recycled

COSMOS – ORGANIC COSMETIC STANDARD What is COSMOS? COSMOS stands for “COSMetic Organic and Natural Standard“, which sets certification requirements for organic and natural cosmetics products in Europe. The standard is recognized globally by the cosmetic industry. By adhering to specific guidelines, cosmetics marketers can use COSMOS signatures, which are registered trademarks, on packaging to confirm the products meet minimum industry requirements

GRASP – GLOBALG.A.P. RISK ASSESSMENT ON SOCIAL PRACTICES What is GRASP? The GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice (GRASP) is a voluntary Add-on and ready-to-use module developed to assess social practices on the farm, addressing specific aspects of workers’ health, safety, and welfare. Designed to complement GLOBALG.A.P. Certification towards social aspects, GRASP measures can be

IRIS CERTIFICATION – INTERNATIONAL RAILWAY INDUSTRY STANDARD What is IRIS? The International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS) is an internationally recognized management system standard specific to the railway industry. It is based on the ISO 9001 structure but stipulates additional, railway-specific requirements for business management systems. In 2005, the IRIS Group was established as a UNIFE Group with

GOTS CERTIFICATION – GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD What is GOTS? The aim of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is to define requirements to ensure the organic status of textiles, from harvesting of the raw materials, through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing up to labeling in order to provide a credible assurance to the end

RSPO CERTIFICATION – ROUNDTABLE ON SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL What is RSPO? The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) was established in 2004 with the objective of promoting the growth and use of sustainable oil palm products through global standards and multistakeholder governance. The RSPO has developed a set of environmental and social criteria which companies must comply with in order to produce