Control Union – Certification – ENplus

ENplus®

ENplus® is a world-leading quality certification for wood pellets, ensuring transparency and integrity in wood pellet manufacturing. Designed for producers and traders, it guarantees product quality and combats fraud throughout the supply chain. Control Union provides the assessment and certification services, enabling organisations to demonstrate compliance with these rigorous international standards.

Control Union – Certification – ENplus

    What is ENplus®?

    ENplus® provides a transparent and independent framework that guarantees the quality of wood pellets from production to final delivery. For wood pellet suppliers, this certification is crucial for demonstrating compliance with strict, internationally recognised standards. With over 1,300 certified companies and a proven track record in resolving fraud, the scheme builds trust and security. A valid certificate issued by Control Union provides tangible proof of compliance, reinforcing an organisation’s commitment to quality and sustainable operations.

    Why choose Control Union as your certification partner?

    • Global and local customer-focused employees with broad knowledge and years of (practical) experience. We guide you through the changing world of certifications.

    • We conduct audits and certifications with a human touch. We enjoy contributing ideas on how to take your company to the next level and communicate clearly about the certification process.

    • Control Union understands the importance of acting quickly, which is why our auditors will visit you for the audit as soon as possible after your request, always in consultation with you, of course.

    Features of ENplus®

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    Supply chain integrity

    The certification covers the entire supply chain, from production to delivery, ensuring full transparency and traceability.

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    Guaranteed pellet quality

    Adherence to strict, demonstrable quality standards assures a consistent and high-quality product for all end-users.

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    Active fraud prevention

    The scheme actively combats fraud, with over 1,300 cases solved, providing security for suppliers and customers alike.

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    Global market access

    This certification is a key for pellet manufacturers to enter and succeed in the competitive international bioenergy market.

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    Demonstrable sustainability

    Connect quality assurance directly to the ability to make credible and transparent claims about sustainable operations.

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    This is how certification with Control Union works

    In outline, we go through these 6 steps. We’ll tell you all about it at the start of the project.

    Applying for certification

    Apply by using the contact details at the bottom of this page

    Determining scope of certification

    Together, we discuss the details and scope of your application. Which processes, products and/or locations would you like to have certified?

    Quotation & contract

    After establishing exact scopes and auditing times, you’ll receive our quote.

    After agreement, you may start the preparation phase.

    Audit planning, preparation, execution and reporting

    You will be assigned one of our qualified and independent auditors. We’ll reach out to you to check if you’re ready for the initial audit. If needed, we’ll provide additional information to help to prepare.

    Good to go? The initial audit is planned, carried out and reported.

    Review

    During the audit, we will assess if you meet the requirements. After that, we will confirm if you’ve fully complied, if there are things to improve, or if there are any non-conformities.

    Together, we will discuss our findings, plan of action and planning in case of non-conformities. In case your chosen program includes a logo, we will discuss this too.

    Receiving your certificate

    If all non-conformities are resolved and everything has been assessed positively, the certification decision follows.

    Depending on the type of certification:
    • you are allowed to trade using the certificate
    • you are executing the process according to the guidelines
    • you are allowed to name the certificate on your website
    Some certificates allow you to use the certificate’s logo. We will provide you with guidelines for this.

    The certification process does not end here, annual audits ensure consistent quality!

    Global coverage, local knowledge

    Control Union provides peace of mind in supply chains worldwide. Thanks to our up-to-date knowledge and experience, we cover all aspects of the supply and value chain in various industries. We think along, communicate clearly and offer concrete solutions. As a ‘one-stop shop’ for international and local certificates, we make certification more efficient. Want to know more about our independent, accredited audits and certifications? Whether you are certifying for the first time or have been around for years, we help!

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    Request ENplus® or discuss without obligation?

    We are ready to assist you. Contact us using the form below or call us at +31 38 42 60 105

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    What makes you unique, we make demonstrable

    Does your organisation have specific certification or audit requirements that are not covered by the certification programmes? For example, developing a new standard? Control Union also provides independent customised services.

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