certification marks
[/ˌsɜːr.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən mɑːrks/]
nounpl: certification marks
marcas de certificação
1. Distinctive signs used to indicate that goods or services have been certified as meeting specific standards, qualities, or requirements set by a certifying body
The certification marks on the product guarantee that it meets international safety standards.
As marcas de certificação no produto garantem que ele atende aos padrões internacionais de segurança.
2. Trademark symbols or logos applied to products to demonstrate compliance with established criteria such as environmental sustainability, quality, or authenticity
The organic certification marks help consumers identify truly sustainable products.
As marcas de certificação orgânica ajudam os consumidores a identificar produtos verdadeiramente sustentáveis.
3. Legal intellectual property designations that certify compliance but are owned by certifying organizations rather than individual commercial entities
Unlike trademarks, certification marks are controlled by independent certification bodies.
Diferentemente das marcas registradas, as marcas de certificação são controladas por órgãos de certificação independentes.
Certification marks are particularly important in Brazil and Portugal for products subject to regulatory oversight, including food, electronics, and environmental products. In the USA, certification marks are legally protected under trademark law but are distinct from regular trademarks. In Brazil, INMETRO (Instituto Nacional de Metrologia, Qualidade e Tecnologia) manages many official certification marks, making them highly relevant for consumer trust and product legitimacy.
Related Idioms & Phrases
bearing the certification mark
meet the certification standards
carry a certification mark
display certification marks
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