For Professionals 

Manage your label, or find out how to apply for it.

Access the User Portal, apply for the label, and find out about the process and fees.

 Access the User Portal

For existing label holders

New institution, no product yet labelled?

Request the application package and portal access 


Application journey

Step 1

Prepare your file — the signed application letter, conformity matrix, and any supporting documents.

Step 2

Submit via the User Portal before the cycle deadline.

Step 3

Verification — our independent Verifier (Forum Ethibel, ICHEC, University of Antwerp) assesses your file, may request clarifications, and may run a portfolio check.

Step 4

Assessment — the Verifier concludes compliant, compliant subject to conditions, not compliant, or unable to conclude, and sends its assessment to the Eligibility Commission (ELCO), which checks the process was followed correctly before passing the file to the Board.

Step 5

 Decision — the Board awards the label, awards it subject to conditions, or refuses it. You're notified either way, with reasons if refused.

Deadlines

30
Sep 26
Deadline for initial applications.


31
Dec 26
Deadline for initial applications.


31
Mar 27
Deadline for initial applications.
30
June 27
Deadline for initial applications.


31
Dec 26
Deadline for initial applications.
Deadline for extensions.

Fees

Two fees apply: an initial application fee for new products, and an annual subscription fee to keep the label. Both scale down as you apply for or hold more products, and both cover verification, monitoring, audits, and the license itself. Signatories get an additional discount.

For more information, see Process & Fees

Staying compliant

Once labelled, your products are monitored on an ongoing basis — portfolio checks, exposure monitoring, and periodic on-site audits. Minor issues get a window to fix. Serious or unresolved non-compliance can lead to a formal notice or withdrawal of the label. Renewals that fall short can sometimes get a grace period to remediate.

Documents



Request application package​ and get access to the User Portal​​

You can already read the 2023 version of the Quality Standard (QS23) here.

Submit

* You will receive the application package after the CLA has processed your request.

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