Control Union – IPM Plaagdiermanagement

IPM Plaagdiermanagement

IPM Plaagdiermanagement is a certification for professional pest management companies, based on the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). It establishes a framework for sustainable, effective, and environmentally responsible pest control, ensuring operations are safe for people, animals, and the environment. Control Union is an independent certification body that performs audits for the IPM Plaagdiermanagement standard, supporting organisations through the certification process.

Control Union – IPM Plaagdiermanagement

    What is IPM Plaagdier management?

    IPM Plaagdiermanagement promotes a sustainable approach, utilising comprehensive knowledge of pest life cycles and their environmental interactions. This philosophy prioritises prevention and limits the use of chemical biocides to a last resort, applied only by certified professionals. Certification demonstrates adherence to legal requirements and showcases professional expertise. It enhances safety for humans, non-target animals, and the environment. Control Union’s involvement in the standard’s expert committees ensures a partnership with deep, credible knowledge of the scheme.

    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 IPM Plaagdiermanagement

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    Sustainable Pest Management

    Implements IPM principles for environmentally friendly control, protecting non-target species and enhancing biodiversity.

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    Ensured Legal Compliance

    Demonstrates full adherence to legal requirements for pest management, providing operational security and market confidence.

    3.

    Professional Authorisation

    Grants certified companies the authority to use permitted biocides as a last resort, ensuring practical and legal treatment.

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    Comprehensive Business Standard

    Applies to the entire operation, including transport, storage of pesticides, staff training, and documentation.

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    Enhanced Market Reputation

    Improves the company’s image by showcasing a commitment to quality, safety, and responsible pest control practices.

    Commodities

    This certification applies to the following commodities

    • Potatoes, fruit and vegetables

    • Flowers, plants & flowerbulbs

    Integrated Pest Management

    Integrated Pest Management ensures safe and effective pest management for both humans, animals and the environment. Health of humans and non-target species is protected, reducing risks to food safety, for example. Certification by an independent body ensures that the professional company can clearly communicate the quality it delivers, ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations and improves its overall image.

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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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