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Certification Process

Stand Out with Australia's Most Trusted Ecolabel

Why Get Certified with GECA?

GECA certification offers trusted, third-party validation that sets your products and services apart in a marketplace crowded with vague or unverified environmental claims. Our rigorous standards follow ISO 14024 principles and are independently assessed across the entire product or service lifecycle — from raw material extraction to end of life.

Benefits of GECA Certification:

Gain a clear market advantage through independent, third-party verification
Access green building projects through recognition by GBCA (Green Star), ISC, WELL and NABERS
Build trust and loyalty with consumers, specifiers and procurement teams
Strengthen employee engagement by demonstrating authentic sustainability commitment
Future-proof your business against changing regulations and rising ESG expectations
Attract investors and partners seeking verified sustainability credentials
Join a growing community of forward-thinking organisations driving real environmental and social impact

Ready to start your certification journey?

As Australia's only not-for-profit multi-sector ecolabelling program and member of the Global Ecolabelling Network, GECA certification offers both local credibility and international recognition. Check which standard applies to your product or service, or contact us today

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How GECA certification works

Getting certified with GECA is a transparent, collaborative process that ensures your products or services meet world-class environmental, health and social standards. Here's what to expect:

1

Pre-application

Review the relevant GECA standard and meet with the GECA team to discuss your product or service scope. We'll help you identify eligible ranges and recommend the most cost-effective certification pathway. You'll then complete a pre-assessment survey to confirm readiness for the next step.

2

Request quote

Once your pre-assessment survey is approved, we'll provide you with quotation information via the GECA Portal. You'll then receive an obligation-free quote from one of our independent third-party Assurance Providers.

3

Accept quote

To proceed, simply accept the quote and pay a one-off application fee of $950 + GST to GECA. Certification must be completed within 12 months of quote acceptance.

4

Assurance Provider

Your nominated Assurance Provider will conduct a conformance assessment, which includes an on-site audit. They will then provide a detailed verification report. All proprietary product and service information is treated as strictly confidential.

5

Certification

Once your assessment is successfully completed, you'll be awarded a GECA licence certificate. You'll also receive:

A licence agreement to sign
GECA certified logos and brand guidelines
A GECA Marketing Toolkit to help promote your certification

6

Re-certification

To maintain your GECA certification:

An annual licence fee is required
A complete reassessment is conducted every three years
This cycle ensures ongoing alignment with best practices and continuous improvement.

CERTIFICATION Fees

The time required for the Audit Process varies and can be anywhere between 3 - 6 months, assuming all data and documentation have been provided.

Our pricing model aims to make GECA certification achievable and fair for all business sizes and sectors.

It is an annual fee reflective of that year and only the revenue of your GECA certified products. As a not-for-profit, revenue is put back into developing more standards and initiatives to create solutions for sustainable consumption and production.

The Independent Assurance Providers have their own additional fees, please contact them directly to learn more.

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