# Control Union

Control Union (founded 1920, the Netherlands) certifies across OCS 100, GOTS, USDA Organic, Regenagri, biomass and biofuels standards, making it a one-stop combined organic + bio-based partner.

Source: https://en.bioecon.ru/companies/control-union/
Updated: 2026-06-24

- Country: Netherlands

## Verifiable facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Headcount | Approximately 6,000 employees worldwide (2023-05-01) | https://nl.controlunion.com/en/about-us/ |
| Certification | Programs include OCS 100, GOTS, USDA Organic, regenagri, ISCC, SBP, and 2BSvs among 200+ total certification programs | https://controlunion.bg/en/certification-programs/, https://nl.controlunion.com/en/certification-program/ocs-100-organic-content-standard-2/, https://nl.controlunion.com/en/certification-program/regenagri/, https://www.controlunion.com/certification-program/usda-nop-organic-regulation-for-usa/ |
| Regulatory approval | Recognized as a conformity assessment body for the verification of solid biomass for energy applications in the Netherlands (code CUC) | https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/stcrt-2019-3347.html |
| Regulatory approval | Accredited by the USDA for the National Organic Program (NOP) | https://www.controlunion.com/certification-program/usda-nop-organic-regulation-for-usa/ |
| Production site | Global network with 275+ offices and labs in over 80 countries (2023-05-01) | https://nl.controlunion.com/en/about-us/ |

Independent sources: zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl

## Technologies

- [Biodiversity monitoring (service for bioenergy)](https://en.bioecon.ru/technology/biodiversity-monitoring-service-for-bioenergy/)
- [Combined organic + bio-based certification](https://en.bioecon.ru/technology/combined-organic-bio-based-certification/)
- [Sustainable biomass certification (FSC/PEFC/RSB)](https://en.bioecon.ru/technology/sustainable-biomass-certification-fsc-pefc-rsb/)