The application process

How to apply

Applications must be fully documented and evidenced and each submission must:

• Include a fully-completed application form
• Be accompanied by relevant documentary evidence, and
• Provide a prototype product or sample for scrutiny.

Submission date calendar

The scheme structure features two distinct stages:

Technical committee

Stage one: assessment by a panel of up to 5 Technical Review Committee members, who review applications based on the principles of good design and provide detailed feedback on its merits. The findings are then summarised as a written report and returned for further consideration.

Steering committee

Stage two: involves our Steering Committee, which consists of 4 experts and a Chairperson, who scrutinise the Technical Committees’ findings and make a decision based on the merits of the application.

How long will the process take?

It generally takes 3 months to fully assess an application, at the end of which time your product or service may be accredited, rejected or invited to tender for resubmission. All decisions are accompanied by valuable, constructive feedback which will be of benefit to your business.

Final results

Successful applications will be endorsed for a period of 2 years and can be resubmitted for an extension if no further changes have been made.