Product must demonstrate fitness for purpose

The requirement

The publisher’s words are shown on request, below the limits.

The publisher’s words

How it is proven

Evidence required

Independent assessment or test reports; or Report from an independent organisation that demonstrates fitness for purpose, market acceptance, suitability, or quality; or Report from consumer-based product comparison testing program. This may be conducted internally or externally. The panel must consist of at least ten panellists external to the organisation with a neutral position. The efficacy of the product must be compared to and found to be equal or superior that of a comparable market leading product.

Who checks it

Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake

How Klar Cite classifies it

Klar Cite’s reading of the clause, not the scheme’s own claim.

What it asks

Meet — a limit, condition or outcome the product must satisfy

Standing

Required — must be met for the credential