Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN)

The Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) is a non-profit association of Type-1 ecolabelling organizations as defined by the ISO 14024 standard. Type-1 programs are voluntary, their standards address multiple environmental criteria across the life cycle of the product or service and, most importantly, they are transparent in their development process and employ independent, third-party verification. The mission of the GEN is to: Serve its members, other ecolabelling programs and stakeholders, and the public by improving, promoting and developing the ecolabelling of products and the credibility of ecolabelling programs worldwide, Foster co-operation, information exchange and harmonisation among members, associates, and other ecolabelling programs, Participate in international organisations in order to promote ecolabelling generally; and Encourage the demand for, and supply of, more environmentally responsible goods and services.