Allow 6 to 12 months between application and award for Clef Verte or EU Ecolabel, depending on initial readiness. The timetable includes preparing the application (2-3 months), the on-site audit (1 month) and the jury’s decision (1-2 months). Organisations starting from scratch should allow an additional 12 to 18 months beforehand to establish the operational fundamentals that will pass the audit.
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