420 STANDARD

Certification services, namely, certifying the goods and services of others as meeting specified standards in the fields of product safety, packaging, labeling, and regulatory compliance; administering certification programs for others; evaluating and monitoring the business practices of others for conformity with published certification criteria; issuing certification seals and marks to indicate that the goods and services of others meet established certification requirements; revoking certification for non-compliance; and providing business consulting services in the field of certification, compliance, and eligibility for certification.

Educational services, namely, providing training, instruction, documentation, and guidance in the fields of product compliance, safety standards, packaging requirements, regulatory education, and certification eligibility; developing and distributing educational materials to help others meet certification criteria; conducting workshops and informational programs relating to certification standards and compliance best practices; and providing ongoing educational support and continuing education related to certification requirements.

Quality evaluation and compliance auditing services for the goods and services of others to determine conformity with published certification standards; developing, reviewing, and maintaining certification criteria and quality benchmarks; verifying product safety, labeling, packaging, and regulatory compliance; providing inspection, testing, and compliance reporting services; and monitoring ongoing adherence to certification requirements for the purpose of issuing or revoking certification.