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Control Union Sri Lanka sets 2 global firsts in deforestation-free ...
Control Union Sri Lanka has achieved back-to-back global milestones in deforestation-free certification, having issued both the world's first Deforestation-Free Standard (DFS) certificate and ...
Control Union Sri Lanka Issues Two World-First Deforestation-Free ...
For the first time in the world, Control Union Sri Lanka successfully issued a deforestation-free certification and the world’s first deforestation-free certification for a company group. The deforestation-free certification for the company group was awarded to Samson Rubber Industries Private Limited.The significance lies in the fact that Sri Lanka became the first country to implement the Deforestation-Free Standard (DFS) framework introduced internationally by the Control Union. The purpose of this framework is to assist manufacturing companies and supply chain operations in complying with the latest European deforestation-free regulatory requirements.Following a year-long collaboration among Control Union groups worldwide, the DFS standard framework was developed and introduced in mid-2025. Under this standard, the first certificate was issued to Hapugastenne Estates, which provides verification for full compliance of twelve rubber estates managed by Browns Estates in terms of legal requirements, health and safety, workers’ rights, deforestation-free practices, and land-use standards.The group certification awarded to Samson Rubber Industries Private Limited allows small-scale rubber farmers contributing to the production process under the group to also receive certification. This enables participation while minimizing administrative and financial burdens, giving small-scale farmers the opportunity to comply with proper regulatory standards.“This is not only significant for Hapugastenne Estates or Samson Rubber Industries but is a milestone for the entire agricultural sector in Sri Lanka. It reflects the readiness of Sri Lankan producers to follow global standards on sustainability and supply chain transparency,” said Roshan Ranawaka, Managing Director of Control Union Sri Lanka.Another notable aspect is that after December 30, 2026, having deforestation-free European certification will become a mandatory requirement for small and micro-suppliers exporting rubber, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, soy, timber, and cattle to European markets.Control Union’s DFS framework provides a clear, independently audited compliance pathway that covers all relevant sectors. The certification process includes monitoring field-level activities, assessing geographic data, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring full supply chain transparency.Currently, Control Union supports clients worldwide in establishing European-compliant supply chains. By the end of this year, demand f...
Network for Certification and Conservation of Forests - NCCF
This launch highlighted the standard's critical role in meeting European Union Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR) criteria, helping industries mitigate deforestation and forest degradation by reducing reliance on timber from forests.
Forest loss persists despite certification and protection
Global forest loss continues with no evidence of reduction by certification or protection. Non-fire forest loss was positively associated with industrial roundwood and fuelwood production ...
