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About Control Union Malaysia

    About us

    Control Union Malaysia

    Control Union has been committed to creating a better world since its founding in 1920. Starting with a foundation in agriculture, we have evolved into a trusted global partner providing testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services in over 80 countries and regions.

    Our in-depth knowledge and experience cover all aspects of the supply chain across various industries, including food, textiles, feed, energy, forestry, sustainable development, and social responsibility.

    Control Union Malaysia was established in 1987 and has since provided support to Malaysian producers, processors, and traders to access local and international markets and facilitates trade through the means of sustainable certifications, commodity inspections, industrial inspections, laboratory services and collateral management solutions.

    We provide these services in a broad range of markets including Agriculture, Aquaculture & Fisheries, Biomass, Biofuels, Forestry, Food & Feed, Fats & Oils, Minerals, Apparel, Recycling and Tourism.

    Driven by our values

    We are proud of our reputation as trusted experts acting with honesty and respect for people, society, and the environment. We prioritize integrity, safety, and transparency in everything we do, from our service to clients to our relationships with stakeholders, and from the development of our employees to the support we give the communities we work in.

    Above all, we are committed to our mission to work with our clients, partners, stakeholders and employees to build a better tomorrow. Growing our future together, we are taking the next steps towards a more sustainable, more efficient and safer world.

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    “We recognize that maintaining the trust and confidence of employees, clients and other stakeholders is crucial to the growth and continued success of our business.”
    Johan Maris, Global CEO
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    “At Control Union Malaysia, we are committed to delivering credible assurance and trusted expertise that enable businesses to operate with confidence, transparency, and long-term sustainability in an evolving global landscape.”
    Supun Nigamuni, Managing Director of Control Union Malaysia

    Proud to be the proof to your promise

    Although the scale of our business may have changed over the past century, the values that drive us have not, as we deliver long-term, sustainable and innovative solutions to clients across the globe.

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    Integrity

    We are a family company, with trust as our biggest value, so we act and swear by honesty, making responsible and respectful decisions

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    Customer focus

    Our customers are the reason for our existence. Their success is our success, delivering the highest level of service quality and experience is our focus

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    Entrepreneurship

    Every step we and our partners take is a step forward in helping them overcome their ongoing challenges

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    Long-term view

    We think long term and keep an adaptive mindset, focused on sustainable growth and assisting our partners on their way towards a sustainable future

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    Safety first

    We believe in safety first. Always. We are committed to keeping ourselves, our colleagues, our partners, and communities safe

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    People first

    We recongize the value in each person and support them to thrive

    Our sustainability impact

    Our vision is to be a leader in sustainable practices and to create a positive impact on the environment through our operations and services. We are committed to doing our part and have set a goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2040.

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    Worldwide reach

    Global coverage, local knowledge

    For decades, Control Union has offered peace of mind to many supply chains in businesses and industries around the globe. We are always nearby. In 80+ countries and with more than 274 offices worldwide, we provide solutions and ‘boots on the ground.’ Our in-depth knowledge and experience cover all aspects of the supply and value chain in many industries. Check out our story.

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    Our Sustainability Report

    Sustainability is at the heart of how we move forward—responsibly, transparently, and together. We’re excited to share the key milestones we achieved over the past year in our 2024 Sustainability Report, reflecting our commitment to building a better tomorrow. This report is more than a snapshot—it’s a testament to our ambition, accountability, and action. We invite all our partners, clients, and colleagues to explore our progress and continue shaping a sustainable future with us.

    Sustainability Report 2024
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    TIC Council

    Control Union is a member of the TIC Council. Control Union, a Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) Group of companies, is a member of the TIC Council (tic-council.org), the world association of testing, inspection and certification companies.

    Read more about our TIC Council membership
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    Statement of impartiality

    “At Control Union Malaysia, impartiality is the foundation of our services. All decisions are based solely on objective evidence and are protected from commercial, financial or operational influence.”

    Supun Nigamuni
    Managing Director, Control Union Malaysia

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