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At Regreen, we believe that what you can certify, you can trust.
That is why we are embedding internationally recognized sustainability certifications into the core of our operations—from soil to shelf. These certifications are more than just symbols; they serve as third-party validation of our environmental, social, and governance integrity. They help us prove that our products do what we say they do—and that our business practices meet global standards of ethics, safety, and environmental responsibility.
In an industry often clouded by greenwashing, Regreen is committed to being verifiably sustainable.
1. Why Certification Matters to Regreen
1. Why Certification Matters to Regreen
We are building for scale, credibility, and long-term investor confidence. Certifications serve to:
Provide investors and partners with assurance that ESG claims are real and auditable
Enable access to global markets with regulatory and buyer compliance built-in
Support pricing premiums and buyer preference for verified eco-products
Benchmark our operations against world-class industry standards
Our approach is proactive: we are not waiting to grow first—we are embedding certification readiness from day one.
2. Target Certifications by Category
2. Target Certifications by Category
Product Certifications
Product Certifications
These validate the environmental and safety performance of our bioplastics:
TÜV Austria OK Compost (Industrial & Home): Confirms compostability under controlled and natural conditions
EN 13432 / ASTM D6400: Verifies that bioplastics meet biodegradability and eco-toxicity standards
USDA Certified Biobased Product: Verifies renewable biological content in material composition
ISO 17088: For conformity in biodegradable plastics globally
Goal: To ensure our packaging and bioplastic materials are safely degradable, free from toxins, and environmentally sound at end-of-life.
Factory & Operations Certifications
Factory & Operations Certifications
These confirm responsible manufacturing and ethical management practices:
ISO 14001 (Environmental Management): For reducing our environmental footprint
ISO 9001 (Quality Management): For product consistency, risk mitigation, and process reliability
SA8000 (Social Accountability): To validate worker rights, fair wages, and ethical labor conditions
Fair Trade / Fair for Life (as applicable): Where supply chain equity is a focus
Goal: To make Regreen’s factory in Mzuzu a benchmark for compliant green manufacturing in Africa.
Agricultural Certifications
Agricultural Certifications
These validate that our hemp cultivation practices are sustainable and ethical:
Global G.A.P. (Good Agricultural Practices): For traceability, pesticide management, and safety
Organic (EU/USDA Equivalency): As a longer-term target for select products or crops
Rainforest Alliance / Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC): Where applicable for specialty supply chains
Goal: To align with regenerative agriculture principles, build farmer trust, and meet export-grade buyer requirements.
3. Certification Roadmap
3. Certification Roadmap
As a startup scaling responsibly, Regreen is rolling out certifications in phased stages:
Phase 1 (Pre-Production & Facility Setup): Internal audits, documentation readiness, lab testing protocols
Phase 2 (Pilot Production): Initiating ISO 14001 & 9001 processes, lab-based compostability testing, first product certifications
Phase 3 (Post-Funding Rollout): Apply for TÜV, ASTM, and GlobalG.A.P. certification with full audits
Phase 4 (Export & Expansion): Engage with USDA Biobased, Fair for Life, and extended product certifications
We are working with sustainability consultants and lab testing partners to ensure cost-effective, milestone-driven certification pathways.
4. Third-Party Audits & transparency
4. Third-Party Audits & transparency
To uphold investor-grade ESG practices, Regreen will implement:
Annual sustainability audits by independent verifiers
Certification tracking and dashboard updates in the Investor Panel
Public reporting on compliance status and any corrective actions
A Certification Registry on our website for transparency
This instills confidence and aligns with the emerging expectations of ESG-focused funds, DFIs, and corporate buyers.
5. Certification Partners
5. Certification Partners
We are engaging with international and regional partners for testing, documentation, and audit services:
Intertek, TÜV Austria, SGS, Control Union – global leaders in compliance
Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) – for national alignment
KEBS and EAC bodies – for regional certification harmonization
Academic labs and biomaterial testing centers – for R&D-backed certification validation
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