Application and approval process for certification bodies
Independent, competent, reliable: Become a Green Shape® certification body
Becoming a certification body - how it works
If you are interested in becoming a certification body for the Green Shape Standard, please feel free to contact us.
Certification bodies wishing to operate in accordance with the Green Shape® standard must meet the following requirements:
1. license application to Green Shape e.V.
Interested bodies submit a written application for licensing to Green Shape e.V.. The association examines the documents on the basis of the licensing regulations. If the decision is positive, a license agreement is concluded.
In the event of a rejection, a new application is only possible once the reasons for the rejection have been permanently rectified and documented.
2. Formal certification for the Green Shape® Standard
Before commencing certification activities, certification bodies must provide proof of accreditation in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065, in addition to the license agreement with Green Shape e.V., as well as relevant expertise in the textile industry.