Control Union Certification

Certificate
An official documents attesting/confirmation a current fact, capability.

The certificate represents that the supplier is capable to manage production

according to the standard. A supplier can only be certifier after an annual on-site
audit, the related report and closure of non-confirming have been carried out.
Thus supply of certified products can only occur after scope certification issuance.
 Certification lead time : 6 - 8 Week
( Average lead time)
Application
Step 1

Quotation Offer & Contract

Step 2

Document preparation by the Factory (System Plan)

Step 3 Pre-Scope (Optional)

Audit
Step 4

Report
Step 5

Corrective Action Plan

Step 6

Step 7 Scope Certificate

Certification Procedure
Contracting

Application Submission and

Application Review

Offer and Acceptance

Confirmation of Registrations
 Inspection Planning

Initial inspection Initial Inspection Renewal

Payment Confirmation Inspection Planning

Inspection Planning Payment Confirmation

Inspection Execution Inspection Execution

 Reporting

If NC Found If NC Not Found

Corrective Action
With Root Cause Analysis
Preventive Action

Evaluation

Certificate
Audit Schedule and Certification
Inspection Cycle of 12 months (min. 1/year audit)

Timing of Audit:
Initial Audit: 30 & 31 October 2014
Certification Date: 31 October 2014, Valid Until 30 October 2015
(1 Year Validity)
Next Audit: Within 30 & 31 August 2015 (Min. two month before expiry
date)
Certification: 31 October 2015 until 30 October 2016
Next Audit: 30 & 31 August 2016
Some of the related Abbreviations:
CCS Content Claim Standard
GOTS Global Organic Textile Standard
OCS Organic Content Standard
GRS Global Recycle Standard
RCS Recycled Content Standard
BL Blended
CB Certification Body
TC Transaction Certificate
 What is "organic cotton?"
Organic cotton is grown using methods and materials that have a low impact on
the environment. Organic production systems replenish and maintain soil
fertility, reduce the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilizers, and
build biologically diverse agriculture. Third party certification organizations verify
that organic producers use only methods and materials allowed in organic
production. Organic cotton is grown without the use of toxic and persistent
pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. In addition, regulations prohibit the use of
genetically engineered seed for organic farming. All cotton sold as organic must
meet strict regulations covering how the cotton is grown.
History of Organic Firming
 What is Organic
The cultivation of organic Product works with natural systems to help protect the
health of people and wild life without contaminating the environment.

Due to potential effect on Human Health and Environment, because of Hazardous

chemical used in Industries, Now Market is more aware about organic Term. These
products will be more eco-friendly to nature and also have less Impact in Human
Health and environment.
 OCS Scope
Any non-food product containing 5% - 100% organic
materials.
Verify the presence and amount of Organic Material in a Final
product.
CCS is the Core standard
Tracks the flow of a Raw Material from the source to the
Final Product.
Can be used as a business to business tool to give companies
the mean to ensure that they are getting what there are
paying for and selling.
Does not address other inputs, Environment aspects of
processing (such as energy, water or chemical use), any social
issues or legal compliance.
 OCS
Standard Name Organic Content Standard OCS

Current Version 2

Fibre All organic Natural Materials

% 5%-100%

Chemical Restriction NO

Social Criteria No

TC System Yes
 OCS
>95% --- OCS 100 Logo (remaining 5% cannot be the same
conventional materials)
5% - 100% --- OCS Blended logo (Blended balance can be
any fibre)

Logo Uses Yes certified companies can make use of the logo
Brand Retailer: Not mandatory
Only when the final product is certified can a logo be used
Alongside the logo the CU licensed can a logo be used
Made with X% Organically Grown Materials

Made with X% Organically Grown Materials

Or
Labeling Contains X% Organically Grown Materials

Materials to be replaced with the material name

 OCS Fibre Content in the Final
Product

5% 5%

95% 95%

Certified Organic Fibre

Certified Organic Fibre
Non organic but not the same type of fibre in the
organic portion
Non organic including the same type of fibre in the organic
portion
 Reception Check
Packaging
Labeling
Quantity
Quality
Documentation
Record Keeping
 Separation of Organic Products
All stages through the processing
chain
Ensure that organic and
conventional fibre are Not
Commingles
Organic fibers are Not
Contaminated by prohibited
substance.
All organic raw materials must
be Clearly Labeled and
Identified as such at All Stage
through the processing chain
 Traceability Via Documentation
Tracing back any processing stage to the original via lot numbers on
documentations and record keeping
 OCS Labelling

Contains Organically grown Jute Made with 50% Organically Grown Cotton
Certified by Control Union Certified by Control Union
Certification Certification
CU 123456 CU 123456

Made with/Contains 100% Organically Grown

Material only for products that
contain 100% Organic Material. The OCS 100 logo
may be used. Made with/Contains X% Organically Grown
Material for products that contain 5-95%
Made with/Contains Organically Grown Organic Material. There are no restrictions on
Material for products that contain the remaining content. The OCS Blended logo
95% or more Organic Material, as long as the may be used.
remaining content is not of the
same type as the Organic Material. The OCS 100
logo may be used.
 Finished Goods Storage
Finished Product should be packed, Label and sealed properly
 Transportation
Transport certified claimed products with proper labels and accompanying
transport documents.
 GOTS
Scope

1. Fibre certification: Minimum 70% certified organic fiber

2. Remaining Content: Non-GMO, Natural, Recycle, Regenerated, Virgin
Synthetic Fibers
3. Regenerated + Virgin Synthetic (Polymer) Fibre Content: Maximum 10%
excluding Socks, Leggings and sportswear-> 25%
4. Percentage is Calculated by weight of the fibre content.
5. Textile products incl. Textile Toys, Home Textile, Mattresses and
bedding products as well as Textile Personal Care.
 GOTS
Standard Name Global Organic Textiles Standard / GOTS

Current Version 5
Organic Natural Materials and
Fibre Man made fibre

% 70%-100%

Chemical Restriction Yes

Social Criteria Yes

TC System Yes
 Yes certified companies can use of the logo
Brand retailer not mandatory
Only when the final product is certified can logo be
Logo Uses used
Alongside the logo the CU license number must be
stated.

>95 95% organic fiber content can be Labeled as

Organic
>95% organic fiber content can be labeled as Made with
(x%) Organic materials
Labeling Indicating the exact composition percentage of organic
fiber material (X > 70%) remaining optional) If it is not
used the labeled grade must be presented as made with
organic in conversation materials (GOTS label guide page
 GOTS Fibre Content in the final product

30%

5%

70%
95%
Organic The remaining
can be conventional fiber, but not of Organic fibers Non Organic
the same fiber as the organic portion.
 GOTS

Indicating the exact composition percentage of organic fiber material

(X > 70%) remaining optional) If it is not used the labeled grade must be presented as
made with organic in conversation materials.
 GOTS
Social Criteria
Textile Processing and manufacturing stages.
Not for farming yet.

Applied are:
ILO conventions are the base
Countrys general labor law
Countrys Specific industrial law.

For Example:
Employment is freely chosen.
Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected.
Working conditions are safe and hygienic.
Child labor must not be used.
Working hours are not excessive
No discrimination is practiced.
 GOTS
Accessories use
Allowances.
Prohibitions.
Restriction.
Of use of Accessories

Need proofs:
Label
MSDS
Test Reports
Supplier Materials Specification sheets

*No separate approval Program

 GOTS Vs OCS
Criteria GOTS OCS
Minimum Organic% 70% 5%

Maximum Organic % 100% 100%

TC Requirement Yes Yes

Approved Chemical use Yes NO

Restriction for accessories Yes NO

Social Criteria Yes No

Environment Criteria Yes No

Scope All textile fibre products All non-food products

 GRS
RECYCLED CONTENT
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION DEFINITION

A recycled content claim may be made only for materials that have been
recovered or otherwise diverted from the solid waste stream, either during
the manufacturing process (pre-consumer), or after consumer use (post--
consumer)

Any express or implied claim about the specic pre-consumer or post-

consumer content of a product or package must be substantiated.

For products that are only partially made of recycled material the
percentage of recycled content in the product must be stated clearly to avoid
consumer deception about the mount of recycled content in the nished
product.
 GRS
Why Recycle?
Recycling conserves non renewable resources by replacing the need
for primary extraction.
It is benecial both from an energy use and green house gas
emissions Perspective

Recycling should always come after reducing and reusing following

waste hierarchy principles
It is important to ensure integrity of the claims

Next steps should include

o Maximizing materials recovery
o Developing innovating garment to garment solution
 GRS
Global Recycle Standard
The Global Recycled Standard is intended for companies that are making and/or selling
products with recycled content. The standard applies to the full supply chain and
addresses traceability, environmental principles, social requirements, and labeling.
Developed with the textile industry in mind, the GRS may also be applied to products
from any industry.

Intend Users
Who?
The GRS is intended for companies that are making and/or selling products with recycled content.

Retailers
Brands
Manufacturers

Why?
Protect your company
Protect your investment
Protect the industry
GRS
 GRS
Traceability
Transaction Certificate
mass balance Calculation

Environmental
policy manual
record keeping
wastewater management

Social
ILO convention
Training
health and safety

Labeling
Standard Name Global Recycle Standard

Current Version 3.0

Fibre Recycled Materials

% 20%-100%

Chemical Restriction Yes

Social Criteria Yes

TC System Yes
 Include CU + Project number
Logo Uses
GRS Logo is Optional

Made with recycled raw material- X%

Labeling pre-consumer and X% post-
consumer
GRS Materials Content in the
Final Product

20%

80%

Recycled Material Others

 OCS 100 OCS Blended GOTS GRS
Raw materials supported by
Organic Cotton Organic Cotton Organic bers Recycled materials
the standard
Chain of custody tracking
system Transaction Certificate Transaction Certificate Transaction Certificate TransactionCertificate

Chemical use, water Chemical use, water

Environmental issues treatment, treatment,
None None
addressed in processing environmental environmental
policy policy

Social issues addressed in None None Based on ILO Based on ILO

processing norms norms

Label claims allowed Made with Made with X% Organic or Made with recycled -
organically organically grown Made with X raw
* note that there are specic grown Cotton or Cotton % organic material X%
criteria in each standard for Made with 100% pre-consumer and Y%
materials
when the claims can be made organically post-
grown Cotton consumer

Logo
 Transaction Certificate
Transaction certificate is a standardized certificate used for transferring
ownership of certified products from certified company to another company.

Eligibility:
Only Valid certification holder can apply for TC, If certification Validity expire
you would not be able to access for TC application.
If shipment/ production done in invalid period you will not get TC for that

General:
One BL = One TC application

Price:
10 TCs are free for every certification year. Extra issuance will be charged @
Euro 10.00 per Transaction Certificate.
Accounts will send the PI monthly/Quarterly of the Year
Require Documents
Sales Invoice
Transport Documents (BL Copy)
Sales Packing List
Raw material transaction Certificate
Mass Balance Record (Quality Control Sheet)
Any other documents requested by the certifier.
 Transaction Certificate
Special Notes
Invoice, FCR, Packing list and QCS should have the product name clearly
mentioning Organic and Non Organic proportion.

Example:
Mens knitted garments 50% Organic Cotton + 50% Conventional Cotton

If in one shipment have two compositions: Quantity and Weight should

be clearly identifiable for both compositions in every document.
All documents should be seal and sign by applicant.
Scope Certificate