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RSPO SCC – Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) provides a global standard for the entire palm oil supply chain. RSPO Supply Chain Certification (RSPO SCC) is designed for organisations handling palm oil, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability. Control Union Certifications is an accredited certification body that conducts audits for this standard and facilitates market access for certified products.

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    What is RSPO SCC?

    Palm oil is the world’s most traded vegetable oil and a key ingredient in countless products. This makes demonstrating sustainable sourcing increasingly essential. The RSPO SCC provides a framework of verifiable requirements that ensure compliance with established environmental and social criteria. As a result, this standard guarantees that certified palm oil remains traceable and sustainable throughout the entire supply chain—from production to final product. Achieving this sustainable palm oil certification helps companies meet sustainability goals and market demands. Control Union, as an experienced international partner, facilitates a ‘right first time’ certification process, guiding organisations towards compliance and recognition in the global marketplace.

    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.

    Additional modules

    Control Union is accredited and can certify the following categories:

    • RSPO Supply Chain Certification

    • RSPO Book & Claim

    Features of RSPO SCC

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    Promote sustainable growth

    By cultivating and processing palm oil sustainably, companies demonstrate a commitment to protecting and enhancing ecosystems and the environment.

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    Ensure regulatory compliance

    Meet international standards and legal requirements, demonstrating compliance with environmental and social criteria.

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    Enhance market confidence

    Assure stakeholders and consumers that products contain RSPO-certified palm oil from a transparent supply chain.

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    Recognized supply chain models

    Various models (IP, SG, MB & B&C) within the supply chain, tailored to the level of your company.

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    Stakeholder engagement

    The standard is reviewed every five years with the help of public consultations and the involvement of stakeholders.

    Commodities

    This certification applies to a wide range of agricultural commodities, including:

    • Palm oil

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    In a constantly changing environment, we are working with supply chain partners to create a demonstrably more sustainable future
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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 RSPO SCC or discuss without obligation?

    We are happy to help. Simply fill in the form below, or contact us on +31 (0) 38 42 60 121

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