Comment from Robert Ruedisueli
Robert RuedisueliSupportIndividual
Summary: The commenter suggests that implementing a product number system would improve the detection of counterfeit certifications. They argue that this system would allow for the creation of a comprehensive product database and enable various agencies to verify product authenticity.
The use of product numbers should help make it easier to detect some counterfeit certifications. <br/><br/>UL has used this for decades and it has worked well for them. <br/><br/>By adding your own certification, certification trademark and certification number, that includes information on other certifications you can create a database of products sold in the US, their full supply chains and a large amount of other information. <br/><br/>With a trademark registered to the department of consumer protection only permitted for use of products registered, violation of this trademark will be a federal crime. The product number system will permit various agencies, and individuals to verify that the product matches the number.