Certification process

The path to the Sa.Eko. certificate

A clear step-by-step guide through the whole process — from registration to the formal award of the certificate.

1. 1

   Registration

   Register for free in your profile. All further communication runs from there and you have everything in one place.

2. 2

   Submitting the application

   Fill in the online certification application and review the Code of Professional Integrity, available in your profile.

3. 3

   Attaching documents

   Upload the required documentation, certificates and references (including photos or videos) directly in your profile.

4. 4

   Formal review

   Our expert department reviews your application and verifies that the entry criteria are met.

5. 5

   Confirmation and inclusion

   Once approved, you receive an official Confirmation of receipt and inclusion in the certification procedure.

6. 6

   Expert audit

   Our quality guarantor arranges a date for the practical audit — a verification of your procedures directly in practice.

7. 7

   Ecological assessment

   We evaluate the impact of your activity on the environment with an emphasis on sustainability.

8. 8

   Final evaluation

   We assess whether your procedures fully correspond to the philosophy of the SauberEko® brand.

9. 9

   Fee payment

   Only after successful verification and approval do you pay the verification fee (price incl. 23% VAT). We never ask for fees in advance.

10. 10

    Award of the certificate

    You receive the Sa.Eko. certificate, the right to use the SauberEko® seal and entry in the register of vetted experts. The original is delivered by post.