CLEAR was conceived in 1980 as a resource for any entity or individual involved in the licensure, non-voluntary certification or registration of the hundreds of regulated occupations and professions. Since its inception, CLEAR's membership has included representatives of all governmental sectors, the private sector and many others with an interest in this field.
Mission:
CLEAR is an association of individuals, agencies and organizations that comprise the international community of professional and occupational regulation.
CLEAR is a dynamic forum for improving the quality and understanding of regulation in order to enhance public protection.
Through conferences, services and publications, CLEAR provides the resources for ongoing and thorough communication of international licensure and regulation issues among all those interested in the field.