Laboratory and Product Certifiers Terms
Terms and Conditions for Research Facilities and Item Certifiers
Framework of the Board
The authorization body for conformity assessment (hereinafter referred to as SDAB) requires licensed test and calibration laboratories, research centers, clinical laboratories, and product/item certifiers (hereinafter referred to as associations) to formally agree to SDAB contractual requirements, working methodologies, and administrative frameworks. These shall be aligned with ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17065, or ISO 15189, as applicable, and be consistent with ISO 9001 principles.
Certified associations shall provide appropriate and reasonable evidence of conformity when required by SDAB. Failure to submit adequate evidence may result in additional assessment visits, which will be charged at the prevailing rates. Unless otherwise agreed in written correspondence between SDAB and the association, the applicable assessment rate is USD 2.50 per minute, with a standard assessment day defined as 195 minutes plus 20 minutes.
Use of Logos and Statements
Associations may use the SDAB logo and certification statements solely in relation to the specific products, systems, or services that have been assessed and certified. Such use must be accurate, appropriate, and not misleading to clients or stakeholders.
The SDAB logo may only be used after formal authorization has been granted. Unauthorized use of the SDAB logo or the use of third-party certification logos (e.g., “crown and tick”) in association with SDAB certification is strictly prohibited.
All intellectual property, copyright, and associated rights arising from certification activities conducted under SDAB authority remain the property of SDAB unless otherwise agreed in writing. Any materials developed, submitted, or communicated within the scope of SDAB certification shall be treated as falling under SDAB jurisdiction unless expressly stated otherwise.
Warning and Notifications
All notices issued under these agreements, or as part of the SDAB quality management arrangements, shall be recorded in writing and formally endorsed by the issuing party. Notifications may be served by hand delivery, registered post, or prepaid recorded delivery.
A notice shall be deemed to have been received 70 hours after posting within the same jurisdiction, or 10 days after posting for international delivery. Proof of dispatch shall be considered sufficient evidence that the notice was properly served.
Termination of Authorization and Enrollment
SDAB reserves the right to withdraw authorization, which remains the property of SDAB, from any association that fails to comply with these terms and conditions. Upon notification of termination, the association shall immediately cease the use of the SDAB logo and remove all promotional or reference materials related to SDAB certification.
Where required by SDAB, the association shall also remove or delete any records, documents, or references that imply SDAB authorization.
Licence
Licences issued by SDAB apply only to the specific scopes, activities, and standards listed in Index 1 of the Agreement between SDAB and the association. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, SDAB certification statements do not imply endorsement of all activities conducted by the association.
Authorization confirms that the association has demonstrated conformity with the applicable standards within the defined scope at the time of assessment. SDAB certification does not constitute approval of all operational practices, nor does it guarantee continued compliance outside the scope or period of certification.
Associations are reminded that assessments conducted by other conformity assessment bodies may differ in interpretation or scope. SDAB certification does not validate or supersede assessments performed by other organizations, and such comparisons shall not be implied.
Further Guidance, Authority, and Authorization
Associations and clients are encouraged to seek guidance when engaging with SDAB licensing and certification activities. The authority exercised by SDAB is limited to that delegated by the association for the purpose of certification administration. SDAB does not confer, imply, or guarantee any legal, governmental, official, or statutory authority, rights, or privileges beyond those expressly stated.
Associations shall not state, imply, or allow it to be inferred that, by virtue of SDAB enrollment or certification, they act with the approval, endorsement, or authorization of the Government of the United Kingdom or any other governmental or regulatory authority in any country or jurisdiction.
Regulation
SDAB activities are governed by the laws of England and Wales. SDAB shall not be held liable for any outcomes, costs, losses, or damages arising from changes in legislation, regulations, or governmental instruments, or from the interpretation or implementation of such legal requirements that may affect SDAB activities.
Payments and Installments
SDAB requires enrolled associations to pay all applicable fees in advance or through an approved payment method, documented in writing, in order to maintain their enrollment and the certification status of their affiliated organizations.
Branches
SDAB Accreditation
SDAB Head Office
SDAB Sanatan Dharma Accreditation Board
SDAB House
C/O Mr.Garry 54, Glengarnock Avenue,
E-14 3BP Isle Of Dogs, London UK
Tel .: +44-8369083940
email: info@sanatanboards.com
Website: www.sanatanboards.com
MUMBAI Head Office
Sanatan Dharma Accreditation Board (SDAB)
SDAB House
B-401, New Om Kaveri Chs. Ltd., Nagindas pada,
Next To Shiv Sena Office, Nallasopara (E)
Tel .: +91-7499991895
email: info@sanatanboards.com
Website: www.sanatanboards.com
DELHI-NCR Regd. Office
Sanatan Dharma Accreditation Board (SDAB)
SDAB House
Asaoti, Dist Palwal
Faridabad Delhi NCR, Haryana
Tel .: +91-7979801035
Fax: +91-250 2341170
Website: www.sanatanboards.com
