Eligibility
This is the question Gold Standard Quality Awards answers. Compliance alone does not earn an award. Recognition follows only where complete, reliable evidence establishes compliance with every applicable requirement and a verified margin on a relevant core indicator.
Define the Scope
Identify the applicant, exact model, configuration, intended use and target market. A change in age group, power rating, installation or material may change the applicable requirements.
All applicable requirements
The exact model, intended use and target market define the regulatory baseline. Every applicable mandatory requirement must be satisfied.
A measurable margin
At least one relevant core indicator must exceed its applicable regulatory threshold. The comparison must use a compatible method, conditions and unit, with a defensible margin.
Verifiable evidence
Complete reports, laboratory qualifications and report authenticity are checked together. A well-known brand without the evidence does not qualify.