production method or the system proves to be compliant, Ecocert issues certification. Any non-compliance results in requests for remedial action and/or sanctions. The Supervisory Committee for Certification is an independent technical body, responsible for overseeing the proper application of certification processes, issuing opinions, monitoring changes in standards, and for reviewing appeals and complaints. It is made up of operators from the value chain, consumers and experts, and is open to government representatives. This guarantees Ecocert independence.
in conjunction with representatives from each sector involved – professionals, consumers and users. Since 2000, Ecocert has encouraged the rise of new business trends by developing private standards. Included in these are: Ecocert Fair Trade – EFT (economically and socially responsible organic fair trade products); eco-products; natural cleaning products; natural and organic home perfumes; ecological paintings and coatings; inputs eligible by Ecocert for use in organic farming; ecological green spaces – Eve; eco-sustainable golf courses; and carbon services.
The following are among the labels to keep an eye out for when buying an eco product or service and you want to be sure that it has independently verified credentials for its claims.
Creating innovative standards
Aside from certifying in accordance with international standards (such as EC, NOP, JAS), Ecocert has also developed private standards which contain 'extremely rigorous environmental and social criteria'. These specifications attest to Ecocert's capacity for innovation, says the company. Ecocert draws up each standard
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