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Mission lock, powers, and governance guardrails
Defines SICA’s charitable purpose, permanent mission lock, board composition requirements, and the inviolable restrictions that protect scientific independence.
Board duties, committees, and executive oversight
Outlines board authority, staggered terms, removal processes, and the standing committees that keep certification decisions and governance independent.
Vision, pillars, and stakeholder promises
Communicates the global vision for durability, repair, and environmental safety, alongside the five certification pillars and commitments to consumers, manufacturers, and the planet.
Independence, disclosure, and enforcement
Sets strict disclosure requirements, prohibited relationships, and due-process remedies that keep all certification activity free from undue influence.
Accessible, diversified revenue model
Details application, annual certification, inspection, and licensing fees—including global equity programs and revenue concentration safeguards.
Pillars, tiers, and scoring methodology
Describes the five-pillar evaluation system, material safety tiers, and the public comment process that keeps the mark rigorous and transparent.