Become Registered Licensee

The IMC Country Offices are responsible for the receipt and processing of all applications from in country producers wishing to become GoodWeave Licensees. The time to complete the application process (from submission of application to license issuance) should not exceed 45 days.

All inquiries received for licensing must first be verified with the GWI Business Development (BD) team to ensure valid relationships are in place.

If prompted by a GoodWeave licensed importer, the GWI BD team collaborates with the importer to collect exporter contact information and guide the application process.

Exporters can independently contact IMC Country Offices to request an application. The offices then coordinate with the GWI BD team to ensure the relationship with a GoodWeave licensed importer.

Verified applicants receive an information packet from the IMC Country Office. This packet includes an overview of the GoodWeave licensing process, applicable policies, the GoodWeave Standard, and the application form.

Upon application receipt, IMC Country Office staff conduct a screening exercise to ensure accuracy and completeness of provided information. Eligibility criteria include:

• Applicants must have a legally obtained license and tax clearance certificate where required by law.
• Applicants must be a legally registered company that produces, sells, and exports products covered by the GWI Standard (reference Scope, Claims and    Labeling documents for carpets, home textiles, and apparel/fashion jewelry/accessories). Valid proof of registration and eligibility to export is required and    verified against publicly available government records.
• Applicants must supply finished products to a GoodWeave licensed importer. Subcontractors and/or home-based workers are not eligible to become   GoodWeave licensees.
• Applicants must pay the application fee prior to advancing to an initial audit.

The scope includes disclosure of production facilities, subcontracted suppliers, and identification of products covered by the GoodWeave Standard.

Responsible persons at the IMC Country Office oversee applicant approvals, ensuring completion and accuracy of all requirements.

Upon completion of the screening process and approval by the Country Office, the applicant receives the Exporter License Agreement and Service Agreement for review and completion via DocuSign. Any requested changes to the agreements are reviewed and approved by the GWI Standards and Certification Manager.

With the issuance of the License Certificate, licensees can request GoodWeave labels using the required "IIIb form." The IMC Country Offices provide orientation packets to new licensees, detailing the label request process and IIIb form.

• Exporter Orientation

• GoodWeave Standard
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• GWCN