No. Companies cannot buy approval. If the evidence does not support the claims, the product is not accredited. There are fees to cover the cost of running the scheme:

  • The initial one-off payment for the Panel Review, this cover’s the independent expert panel member fees; and
  • The annual licence fee charged for the right to use or display the accreditation mark on pack, digital marketing assets, retail activation and advertising.

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Author: Sophie Turner