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ProTerra Certification

ProTerra is a globally recognized certification standard for sustainable, transparent, and socially responsible supply chains.

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    About the standard

    What is ProTerra?

    ProTerra  focuses on ensuring that agricultural and industrial production systems operate in a way that: 

    • Protects the environment, including deforestation-free practices 
    • Promotes non-GMO production 
    • Ensures traceability throughout the supply chain 
    • Safeguards human rights, labor practices, and community well-being 

    The ProTerra Standard applies across the entire supply chain and is structured into three operational levels: 

    • Level I: Agricultural Production 
    • Level II: Storage, Transport, Traders 
    • Level III: Processing and Manufacturing 

    Organizations certified under ProTerra demonstrate their commitment to sustainable sourcing, transparency, and responsible business practices.

    Why Choose ProTerra?

    • Demonstrates commitment to sustainable and responsible production practices

    • Meets growing requirements for traceability and sustainability compliance

    • Ensures deforestation-free sourcing and non-GMO compliance

    • Improves supply chain transparency through traceability and chain-of-custody systems

    • Supports long-term business resilience and continuous improvement through regular audits

    • Enables effective risk management related to sourcing, compliance, and product integrity

    Certification Process

    Entity must be a registered ProTerra Network member

    Initial audit followed by annual re‑certification audits

    On-site verification, traceability, chain of custody, and core supplier evaluation 

    Certificate valid for 1 year (subject to annual audits)

    TCCs can be issued for certified volumes within validity period and before certificate expiry

    Organizations must maintain compliance, implement corrective actions, and support claims with traceability and volume control

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    How can we help you?

    Control Union India provides independent ProTerra certification services through qualified and experienced auditors, ensuring a reliable and efficient audit process. We add value at every stage by carrying out structured assessments and seamless certification delivery, verifying compliance with ProTerra requirements.