'make available'

Promoting Responsible Soy Cultivation with RTRS Certification By Shark Certification Pvt. Ltd., Indore At Shark Certification Pvt. Ltd., we are committed to advancing responsible agricultural practices through globally recognized certifications. Our RTRS (Round Table on Responsible Soy) Certification services are designed to support soy and corn producers, processors, and supply chain partners in aligning with sustainable and ethical production standards. What is RTRS Certification? The RTRS Certification is an international standard promoting environmentally sound, socially responsible, and economically viable soy production. It is a voluntary initiative that brings together stakeholders from across the soy and corn value chains to ensure sustainability, respect for local communities, and protection of ecosystems. RTRS also meets the sustainability criteria of the European Renewable Energy Directive, adding further value for companies operating globally. Key Objectives of RTRS Encourage sustainable and responsible soy production and trade practices Support inclusive decision-making through stakeholder engagement Promote biodiversity conservation and environmental protection Uphold labor rights and respect for local land ownership Ensure economic viability and positive impact on local communities Benefits of RTRS Certification for Your Business Strengthened Supply Chain Credibility: Show your stakeholders that your soy products come from responsible and traceable sources Access to Global Markets: Align with international sustainability standards and meet the expectations of environmentally conscious consumers Support for Sustainable Development: Help reduce deforestation and encourage economic growth in soy-producing regions Compliance with International Regulations: Meet the sustainability criteria of key regulatory frameworks such as the EU Renewable Energy Directive RTRS Production Standard Highlights The RTRS Production Standard covers a wide range of criteria to ensure ethical and sustainable soy cultivation. Key focus areas include: Protection of biodiversity and high conservation value areas Soil health and responsible pesticide use Water management and preservation Fair treatment of workers and respect for indigenous communities Responsible land use and legal land ownership Improvement of local infrastructure and community well-being Who Can Get Certified? RTRS Certification is open to: Small and large-scale soy producers Processing and trading companies in the soy supply chain Organizations using soy in food, feed, and biofuel products Smaller producers can benefit from group certification models, which make the process more cost-effective and accessible. How to Become RTRS Certified with Shark Certification Pvt. Ltd. Shark Certification Pvt. Ltd. offers end-to-end support for RTRS certification, from preparation to final audit. The process includes: Initial Consultation – Understanding your business needs and identifying the applicable RTRS standards Pre-Audit Readiness Check – Helping your team align documentation and practices with RTRS criteria Stakeholder Consultation – A two-week public consultation phase before the main audit On-Site Audit – Conducted by our trained and accredited auditors Certification Decision – Based on full compliance with RTRS standards Why Choose Shark Certification Pvt. Ltd.? Based in Indore, Shark Certification Pvt. Ltd. brings a strong reputation for transparent, credible, and globally aligned certification services. With deep industry knowledge and experience in sustainable agriculture, we are the right partner to guide your organization toward RTRS compliance. Our expert auditors are trained in various sustainability frameworks, making it easy for you to combine RTRS with other certifications such as: ProTerra Certification ISCC PLUS & EU Bonsucro & RSPO Food Safety & Non-GMO Compliance Programs Take the Lead in Sustainable Soy Production Becoming RTRS certified is more than a certification—it's a commitment to a better future for the planet and its people. Whether you're a producer, processor, or trader, Shark Certification Pvt. Ltd. is here to help you demonstrate your values, build consumer trust, and meet global sustainability expectations. Reach out today to start your RTRS certification journey with Shark Certification Pvt. Ltd., your trusted sustainability partner in Indore.

What are the aims and objectives of NABL…? National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) is an autonomous body under the aegis of Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, and is registered under the Societies Act. NABL has been established with the objective to provide government, industry and society in general with a scheme for third-party assessment of the quality and technical competence of testing and calibration laboratories. Government of India has authorized NABL as the sole accreditation body for testing and calibration laboratories. In order to achieve this objective, NABL provides laboratory accreditation services to laboratories that are performing tests / calibrations in accordance with NABL criteria based on internationally accepted standard for laboratory accreditation ISO/IEC 17025. These services are offered in a non-discriminatory manner and are accessible to all testing and calibration laboratories in India and abroad, regardless of their ownership, legal status, size and degree of independence. What Is Laboratory Accreditation? The concept of Laboratory Accreditation was developed to provide a means for third-party certification of the competence of laboratories to perform specific type(s) of testing and calibration. Laboratory Accreditation provides formal recognition of competent laboratories, thus providing a ready means for customers to find reliable testing and calibration services in order to meet their demands. Laboratory Accreditation enhances customer confidence in accepting testing / calibration reports issued by accredited laboratories. The globalization of Indian economy and the liberalization policies initiated by the government in reducing trade barriers and providing greater thrust to exports that makes it imperative for accredited laboratories to be at international level of competence. What Are Benefits Of Accreditation? Potential increase in business due to enhanced customer confidence and satisfaction. Savings in terms of time and money due to reduction or elimination of the need for re-testing of products. Better control of laboratory operations and feedback to laboratories as to whether they have sound Quality Assurance System and are technically competent. Increase of confidence in Testing / Calibration data and personnel performing work. Customers can search and identify the laboratories accredited by NABL for their specific requirements from the directory of accredited laboratories. Users of accredited laboratories will enjoy greater access for their products, in both domestic and international markets, when tested by accredited laboratories. What types of laboratories can seek accreditation…? The laboratories should be legally identifiable & appropriately registered. They can be a part of a big organization or an independent entity. NABL can provide accreditation to: Laboratories undertaking any sort of testing or calibration in the specified fields, private or government laboratories, small operations to large multi-field laboratories, site facilities, temporary field operations and mobile laboratories.

With the rising need to save energy, most companies today are putting their maximum efforts to promote better energy consumption. Having the best energy efficiency credentials are a must for your business and also for the promotion of your business too. Having an ISO 50001 certification would mean better savings and also better commitment towards the environment. Because you would be using an energy management system with a quality standard you would be able to reduce wastage within your organization. When you look at this event on a long term basis, you would be saving a lot of money and thus protecting the environment too. We at SHARK make sure that the entire certification process is simple and easy. We understand your existing set up first and figure out the drawbacks when compared to ISO 50001 requirements. This will help your organization understand business areas where you need to focus on more to receive your certification. These changes could be processes and procedures that need to be added to your existing setup for better productivity. This would help you understand the areas to be worked upon before a formal assessment, thus saving you valuable time and money. Once the conduct the formal assessment for ISO 50001 certification, we will share details of our study that will show the areas to develop. If all the requirements are in place, we will assess the different implementations and proceed with the energy management system quality certification. Having such a quality standard for your EMS would mean that your business is managing energy efficiently. It would mean that your greenhouse gas emissions are within the permissible limits and that EMS is working towards meeting environmental targets. Such a certification would prove that your business is a responsible one and keeps energy management as its most important target. With the rising need to save energy, most companies today are putting their maximum efforts to promote better energy consumption. Having the best energy efficiency credentials are a must for your business and also for the promotion of your business too. What is ISO 50001 Certification? It is a quality system model that aims at continuous improvement that is focused towards the energy management of a company. With standards like this, you can be assured to integrate energy management as the top priorities of the company. Once the conduct the formal assessment for ISO 50001 certification, we will share details of our study that will show the areas to develop. If all the requirements are in place, we will assess the different implementations and proceed with the energy management system quality certification. Benefits of ISO 50001 Certification Having such a quality standard for your EMS would mean that your business is managing energy efficiently. It would mean that your greenhouse gas emissions are within the permissible limits and that EMS is working towards meeting environmental standards. Such a certification would prove that your business is a responsible one and keeps energy management as its most important target.

Learning services for non-formal education and training – Basic requirements for service providers The objective of this International Standard is to provide a generic model for quality professional practice and performance, and a common reference for learning service providers (LSPs) and their clients in the design, development and delivery of non-formal education, training and development. This International Standard uses the term “learning services” rather than “training” in order to encourage a focus on the learner and the results of the process, and to emphasize the full range of options available for delivering learning services. This International Standard focuses on the competency of LSPs. It is intended to assist organizations and individuals to select an LSP who will meet the organization’s needs and expectations for competency and capability development and can be used to certify LSPs. ISO 29990:2010 is an International Standard for providers of training and further training. It offers a certifiable and state of the art Standard according to ISO requirements for Management Systems. The Standard addresses – for the first time with international validity – all types of educational institutions. This includes single trainers, private seminar providers, organizations providing further training with courses, curricula and internal training as well as further training up to higher educational institutions and universities. The Standard has some congruent features with other management systems, above all with ISO 9001 .ISO 29990 is basically subdivided into two areas: learning services (for example, these services include designing, providing and monitoring of learning services) and management at the learning service provider for example business planning, financial management, risk management as well as human resources management. This Standard is the first Standard for learning providers that is valid and applied on an international scale. The advantages for learning providers are transparency of their own services, international comparability and defined processes for quality assurance. BENEFITS of ISO 29990:2010 Advantages for Learning Service Providers:- Outstanding performance during tendering work from official bodies. Globally marketability. Enhancement in internal quality potential. Transparently defined & documented processes. Enthusiastic and active trained experts participation in the development. Work on (PDCA) Cycle. Advantages for Learner:- Adequate resources, including trainers with suitable competence, infrastructure and learning environment. Evaluating criteria for Education. Advanced & Authentic processes. Transparency/comparability of services. Assuring quality, transparency and comparability in educational institutions. Benefits for Global Cooperation Base of development for international cooperation in the area of education and training Globally comparable benchmarks for existence of quality. No deformation of the globally competitive market. Common unified standards/common understanding of quality

“License to operate in the International Feeds Sector.” FEED SAFETY CHALLENGE Feed Safety and Quality are key issues for all companies handling feedstuffs and can have serious consequences when control is lost. A systematic approach is imperative for reducing risk and improving quality. Companies seeking to internationalize their business in Europe must be certified to a standard recognized by the GMP+ International (former PDV) organization. The GMP+ certification is also recognized by other feed certification schemes. Knowledge of GMP+ is spreading and the certificate is requested at a continuously greater extent throughout the world. The GMP+ regulations are in a process of continuous development and improvement and changes are relevant to all organizations in the international supply chain. WHAT ARE GMP+ STANDARDS BASED ON? The GMP+ standards have been developed to harmonize requirements for feed in order to ensure quality and safety throughout the entire feed chain. It is based on widely recognized principles of quality assurance, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP). Choosing which standard (B1, B2, etc.) and certification scope (production of feed materials, trade, etc.) depends on the organization’s role in the feed chain. GMP+ B1 is mandatory for the production of compound feed, but can also be used for the production of feed materials and transport. B2 can be used for the production of feed materials and feed additives, while B3 is intended for trade and transshipment. Each of these standards is intended for different means of feed transport (e.g. B4.1 is intended for truck transport). All steps in the supply chain are thus covered by the given requirements. Advantages of GMP+ certification Companies benefit from GMP+ certification, because it: is focused on quality management (ISO 9001) and risk management (HACCP); provides access to supporting information and services, such as risk assessments, fact sheets, storing and sharing your monitoring data, newsletters, Early Warning messages etc); Offers new sales opportunities and to a great degree, ensures the retention of current customers; Guarantees the continuity of business operations, because the corporate structure is set up more efficiently and the costs and financial risks are limited; Helps improve the company image and the reliability; Makes your company part of a globally operating feed safety system (the GMP+ certificate is accepted internationally by about 12000 companies in 66 countries); Is accepted by other (inter)national schemes; Can easily be combined with multiple certifications (feed safety and sustainability); Contributes to uniformity in the feed chain.

Promoting organic production standards to meet consumer demand BUSINESS CHALLENGE Increased cases of unsafe food due to over use of chemical fertilizers and chemicals in food production system, has created an increasing worldwide demand for organic food. The challenge facing the organic agriculture industry is to produce foodstuffs and agricultural products using methods, which respect the environment and animal welfare. Globally, these demands are defined by regulations, particularly in those countries, which consume organic products. The principal standards are NPOP standard (India Organic- APEDA), EU Regulation 834/2007 and the US National Organic Program (NOP). To take into account the regulations in place, the certification scheme depends both on the country of production and the country of destination. This certification is aimed at producer organizations or members of food industries who want to commercialize organic products for a particular market. The organic certification considered as a guarantee of quality and safety by the consumers. What is Organic Certification? Organic certification is a nationally and internationally recognized set of standards aimed at proving that agricultural and food products have been produced without the use of synthetic chemical products, while using methods, which respect the environment and animal welfare. Organic requirements involve a set of production specifications for growing, storage, processing, packaging and shipping. All organic assessment and qualification references require control and certification by an accredited independent body. Organic Certification Requirements vary from country to country and generally involve a set of production standards for growing, storage, processing, packaging and shipping that include: avoidance of synthetic chemical inputs (e.g. fertilizer, pesticides, antibiotics, food additives), irradiation, and the use of sewage sludge; avoidance of genetically modified seed; use of farmland that has been free from prohibited chemical inputs for a number of years (often, three or more); for livestock, adhering to specific requirements for feed, housing, and breeding; keeping detailed written production and sales records (audit trail); maintaining strict physical separation of organic products from non-certified products; Undergoing periodic on-site inspections. Certified organic foods are not necessarily pesticide-free, certain pesticides are allowed. What are the key benefits? Demonstrate Organic Standards compliance of products to clients (retailers, traders, importers) Inspire consumer confidence Ensure greater access to existing and target markets Help protect the environment from harmful products and processes Preserve animal welfare WHY CHOOSE SCPL We are working with USOCA that is accredited for certification according to the NPOP, Swiss, European and NOP (USDA) organic production standard. With the NPOP, the client will also get certificate for Swiss and European Organic certification (EU Regulation No. 834/2007), which will make it recognized by all European Union member countries. In order to access the US market, you have to certify your products to the National Organic Program (NOP).