Approval of certification bodies

Since 1st March 2021, only certification bodies and their evaluation staff that have undergone an accreditation procedure are approved for certification in the Green Button system. By means of a two-stage approval procedure, the office checks the suitability of the certification bodies and their auditors. Experience and know-how on sustainability in textile supply chains or other sectors, as well as experience in auditing the Green Button recognised labels, are key elements of eligibility. These are therefore assumed and checked by the office.

In an intensive and comprehensive training programme, the Green Button Secretariat trains the auditors on topics of corporate due diligence processes, the specific requirements of the certification label as well as on the Green Button auditing process. Only the successful participation in an online course as well as a classroom training of several days can lead to the final approval of a certification body.