1. Harmonisation of Procedures within EU Ecolabel Competent Bodies 4th March 2013 Paul Vaughan

2. Aims
to identify a core set of procedures needed to correctly implement the EU Ecolabel Regulation,
to build upon the experience and expertise of a selected number of Competent Bodies,
to check how they are implementing those procedures for a limited number of product groups, and
to produce a manual of ‘good’ practice 2

3. Why? Ensure a consistent application of the EU Ecolabel Regulation
Practically assist CBs (particularly smaller CBs)
Promote the EU Ecolabel (reputation)
Fulfil the Ecolabel Regulation (obligation)

4. Focus Annex V of the Regulation
The procedures employed and practices followed in dealing with applications and in maintaining licence holder compliance 4

5. Deliverables
A one day workshop for CBs
A manual of good practice

6. Approach Working with 8 representative CBs Selection of 3 PGs
Geographic balance
Involved in other Ecolabel schemes
Small/Large countries?
Selection of 3 PGs
Electronic, Chemicals and Service based
Regular updating and discussion with CB Forum

7. Working with the 8 CBs The 8 CBs will be asked to
Provide copies of policies/procedures/organisation etc
Answer a questionnaire
Be available for up to a day’s visit/interviews

8. Timeline (1) Mid March 2013 8 CBs selected and confirmed
April to July 2013
Questionnaire issued
Visits to CBs
Mid June 2013
Report to CB Forum

9. Timeline (2) November 2013 Draft report presented
1 day workshop for CBs
December 2013
Manual finalised

10. Questions?