Certification
Certification for industrial application
For hemp-based product innovations to succeed across markets and generate regional value creation, they must meet industrial requirements for quality, safety, and standardization. Certification builds trust, transparency, and comparability — for both businesses and consumers.
It is a crucial tool for transferring innovations from the lab to the market. By defining binding quality and sustainability criteria, certification enhances the competitiveness of hemp products across Europe while supporting regional value chains, technological acceptance, and market access.
The Linnaeus Competence Center Hemp develops and supports certification processes in research, production, and education to ensure the quality and credibility of sustainable innovation.
Standards and norms
Certification in the hemp sector forms the foundation for reliable quality, traceability, and sustainability. The Linnaeus Competence Center Hemp works across disciplines to develop and apply standards that connect international norms with the specific requirements of the hemp industry.
Its activities are structured into three key areas:
Product and Process Certification
Development of quality and testing standards for hemp products, bio-based materials, and production processes — from raw material extraction to industrial processing. This includes physical, chemical, and ecological parameters as well as carbon accounting and recyclability.
Sustainability and Supply Chain Standards
Establishment of traceability and sustainability systems along the entire value chain. The objective is to create transparent and circular supply structures aligned with the European Green Deal.
Educational and Competence Certification
Development of certificate programs, competence profiles, and qualification frameworks that align with European instruments such as ECVET and EQF. This ensures that professional skills in the hemp sector are comparable, transferable, and recognized across Europe.
Through these activities, the Competence Center ensures that hemp-based products and qualifications are not only innovative but also verifiable and trustworthy.