YC CERTIFICATION CONSULTANCY PLT
ABOUT
What
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Product Certification is where a third party (Certification Body) gives a written assurance that a product, process or service conforms to specified requirements.
Why
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It provides an independent assurance that the product is manufactured under an effective system of testing, supervision and control.
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Purchasers or consumers need not carry out further tests, as the products are already certified to be in compliance with the standards.
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Certified products provide the user an assurance for safety and reliability.
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Certified products enjoy the benefits of protection against competition from substandard products and misrepresentation.
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The Product Certification Mark on a product is an excellent marketing tool.
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It enhances the reputation of the manufacturer and thus, extends the market.
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It improves efficiency in production and reduced wastage and rejects.
How
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As certification is based on product standard, certification can only be done when there is a standard for the product.
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Standards may include among others the product design requirements, test methods, product specifications and/or performance requirements, classifications, recommended practices.
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If the product is mandatory, the standards used for certification have been determined by the regulatory agencies. Otherwise, the applicant needs to specify the standard.