How to be LEAF Marque Certified
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Join LEAF the charity - see how to structure your membership and LEAF Marque certificate |
2. |
Complete the LEAF Audit |
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Implement IFM and become compliant to the standard, available on the website |
4. |
Register and complete an application form provided by your certification Body - See full list |
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Complete the warranty chain agreement - once the Certification body has registered your account with LEAF |
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Annual inspection at same time as other farm assurance schemes |
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3 months to clear non-conformances after first inspection - see membership rules |
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28 days to clear non-conformances after subsequent inspections |
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Issue of certificate by certification body |
Services for LEAF Marque farms
The following can be found in myLEAF:
LEAF Audit - access available once you have joined LEAF
Warranty Chain agreement - Available to complete when the certification body has registered your account on the LEAF database
Contact a certification body - Find a certification body to enquire about LEAF Marque certification fees or to request an application form
Certification status - Available to view once the certification body has registered you on the LEAF database
Update your certification body - Once you have a registered LEAF Marque account with your Certification body you will be able inform them of any changes to your contact details
Edit your supply chain directory entry - Once you have completed your warranty chain agreement you can edit your directory entry in the supply chain directory
Water efficiency questionnaire - the standard (5.7) requires you to complete this questionnaire
If you have any questions please email the LEAF Marque Technical Manager anthony.goggin@leafuk.org or ring +44 7590 44 56 39