Control Union – Certification

GMP+ FRA

GMP+ FRA (Feed Responsibility Assurance) is a certification for organisations in the global feed sector. It provides a framework for ensuring feed safety and responsible practices throughout the supply chain. This standard is designed for producers, suppliers, traders, and transport companies seeking to demonstrate their commitment to security and quality. Control Union provides certification services to help businesses achieve compliance and establish market trust.

Control Union – Certification

    What is GMP+ FRA?

    The GMP+ FRA standard offers a systematic approach to managing risks, ensuring that every link in the supply chain adheres to stringent safety protocols. For any organisation in the feed industry, certification is a critical asset. It not only facilitates access to international markets but also provides demonstrable assurance to customers and stakeholders about the integrity of its products. It is a key tool for securing a business against potential hazards and liabilities, reinforcing its position as a reliable partner.

    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:

    • Responsible pig & poultry feed

    • Responsible dairy cattle feed

    • Production of compound feed – GMO controlled

    • Production of premixes – GMO controlled

    • Production of feed materials – GMO controlled

    • Production of additives – GMO controlled

    • Trade in animal feed – GMO controlled

    • Storage and transshipment of animal feed – GMO controlled

    • Road transport of animal feed – GMO controlled

    • CO₂ footprint of animal feed

    Features of GMP+ FRA

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    Comprehensive risk management

    Identifies and controls potential hazards, securing operations against feed safety risks from production to delivery.

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    Enhanced market access

    Unlocks access to global markets where demonstrable feed safety and responsibility are mandatory requirements.

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    Supply chain integrity

    Provides assurance that safety and quality standards are maintained consistently across the entire supply chain.

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    Demonstrable assurance

    Offers third-party confirmation of an organisation’s commitment to the highest standards of feed safety.

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    Increased customer confidence

    Builds trust with partners and customers by showing a proactive approach to safety and responsibility.

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    Together, we will embark on the certification process and ensure that the food safety of your process is demonstrable to all your customers.
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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 GMP+ FRA or discuss without obligation?

    We are ready to assist you. Contact us using the form below or call us at +31 38 42 60 110

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    Independent tailor-made services

    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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