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The C Standard

Control Union Certifications, In partnership with INCCERT. Has developed The C-Standard, a certification program focused on agricultural production of hemp plants. This program encompasses from genetics to finished product, ensuring that cannabinoids meet the highest quality, fostering greater trust among consumers and allowing manufacturers and retailers to responsibly source the highest-quality hemp-derived cannabinoid raw materials.

The C-Standard

    The C-Standard core components

    The C-Standard is divided into two main groups: Seeds and Cannabinoids/Farm:

    • The C-Standard – Cannabinoids/Farm: focuses on the agricultural production of hemp plants that are destined for the cannabinoid market. The volumes coming from the certified farms will later be sold to or processed by cannabinoid processing companies.
    • The C-Standard – Seeds: focuses on the agricultural productions of hemp plants for seeds, and the seeds produced. These seeds will be certified to this Standard and will be later sold to industrial or specialized hemp-growers who in turn will be processed for oil-extraction, fiber production, or other hemp-final products.

    How do you benefit from our standard

    The benefits of the certification program:

    Seeking to standardize, stabilize, and legitimize the global supply chain, The C Standard opens new avenues for trade, allowing participants to access global markets with stringent sustainability demands. Certified supply chains mitigate risk, gaining a competitive edge, appealing to manufacturers, retailers, and conscious consumers.

    Certification fosters credibility and builds consumer trust. Being part of a certified supply chain assures customers that the products they purchase meet rigorous sustainability and quality criteria, enhancing brand reputation and loyalty.

    The certification program reduces supply chain risks by aligning with sustainable sourcing practices, mitigating potential reputational, legal, and operational risks associated with non-compliance, ethical, or environmental concerns.

    The C-Standard promotes knowledge sharing, best practices, and collaboration, driving ongoing improvement, innovation, and the creation of universally accepted sustainability standards.

    A certified supply chain stands out in the global marketplace. Demonstrating adherence to sustainability, ethical, and quality standards attracts conscious consumers and differentiates products and brands, commanding premium value and enhanced market recognition.

    Participation in a certified supply chain widens access to markets prioritizing ethically sourced and sustainable products. Producers can tap into diverse consumer bases, fostering global expansion opportunities and market diversification.

    As hemp-derived cannabinoids become pivotal in the global market, sustainability emerges as a critical factor for long-term success. A certified supply chain assures buyers of responsible sourcing that aligns with evolving regulations and addresses environmental and social imperatives, solidifying hemp’s enduring relevance in a rapidly evolving landscape.

    Hemp standard contact

    How can we help you?

    Are you looking for a certain service, do you have any questions or do you want to apply for the certification program? Let us know. Our Hemp team is glad to help you.

    hemp@controlunion.com
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