The ECL Authentication Project

ECLAP is a non-profit organization based in Switzerland. It is made up of a group of stakeholders from different sectors, regions, backgrounds and interests who share a recognition of the positive impact that Ethical Certification and Labelling (ECL)1 can have.

The concept of an ECL Space - an unique, global, multi-stakeholder forum in which global governance of certification and labelling for sustainable development can proceed - was born at a meeting which brought together several stakeholders in Geneva in June 2003.

The establishment and maintenance of the ECL Space is overseen by ECLAP, which is itself governed by a geographically and thematically diverse Steering Group. Day-to-day duties are carried out by the secretariat.

Other elements of the ECL Space include the ECL WebMachine, the ECL Gazette and other specific projects. Please refer to the structure diagram for a visual picture of the ECL Space components.

You can find out more about the ECL Space by navigating its WebMachine. You can join this community by becoming a member of the ECL Space. To do so, please click here.

You can also see the list of current members.

¹ethical in the sense that they support social, environmental and/or economic equity.