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6.2 Competency
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6.2.1 Internal competency
The applicant must be able to show that it intends to control use of the mark and that they have access to the skills and resources to ensure certification is authoritative.
The draft regulations should include a brief description of the nature and purpose of the applicant organisation and how it will monitor the use of the certification mark and prevent misuse.
The draft regulations should also identify the person or organisation who will be supervising the administration of the certification mark, the methods they will employ and the frequency of inspections that will be made to ensure compliance with the criteria set out in the draft regulations.
6.2.2 External competency
The applicant should provide evidence that it has the confidence of the wider section of the relevant trade in the applicant’s ability to certify the particular goods or services. The applicant may provide documentary evidence to establish this and that the applicant has a reputation in the trade and is competent to certify. This documentary evidence may take the form of declarations or letters from reputable people in the trade attesting to the applicant’s reputation in the trade.
