Certification programs

The Responsible Living Wage Standard (RLWS) www.livingwagestandard.com is an international certification scheme designed to help companies worldwide close wage gaps and ensure fair, transparent, and responsible remuneration for workers. It provides a structured, auditable framework to determine whether organizations meet their responsibility to guarantee that workers receive a true living wage. This certification addresses one of today’s most urgent global ESG challenges—living wages—positioning Control Union as a trusted partner in delivering measurable, credible impact.

Thai Labour Standard (TLS 8001) is a voluntary standard for organizations that aims to develop labour management systems in line with international labour standards, focusing on fair treatment, appropriate income, and safe working conditions for employees.

Control Union offers Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard (RFVS) certification, a fishing vessel-based program certifying high standards of vessels management and safety systems including crew rights, safety and well being. It is one of the few vessel level certification program available on a global scale.

Community Catch is a certification programme supporting responsible small-scale fisheries and the communities that depend on them. Control Union provides independent third-party assessment to verify sustainable practices, traceability, and positive community impact.

The FISH Standard for Crew is a vessel-level certification programme promoting fair working conditions, crew welfare, and responsible labour practices in wild-capture fisheries. Control Union provides independent third-party assessment to verify compliance with the standard.

CSI (Certified Seafood International) certification for wild-capture fisheries and supply chains. Control Union provides independent Fishery and Chain of Custody audits.

ISO 14068-1 is the global standard for certifying carbon neutrality in organizations and products. It provides a comprehensive framework to help businesses reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and achieve carbon neutrality through clear guidelines for measurement, reduction, and offsetting.

flustix LESS PLASTICS Total Product is a consumer seal that certifies the reduction of unnecessary use of plastic in products. Companies from all industries can subject their products to the independent certification process. The product and packaging are both subject to the assessment. The two components are tested independently of each other and must meet the certification requirements in their respective segments in order to be successfully licensed.