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ARTICLE 12: CERTIFICATION STANDARDS

SECTION 12.1: CREATION AND MAINTAINENCE OF STANDARDS

The Fair Workplace Council Board will create one or more Certification Standards in order to further the Fair Workplace Council Mission and Purpose. The Certification Standards must be approved by the Board. The Board must consult with experts and activists in the field of human rights, occupational health and safety, environmentalists, and the anti-sweatshop community when drafting or modifying the standards.

SECTION 12.2: CERTIFICATION MARK

The Fair Workplace Council will create one or more Certification Marks. These marks will be used to signify compliance with the Certification Standards. These marks will be registered and maintained with the US Patent and Trademark Office and may be registered in other countries as needed. The Fair Workplace Council will aggressively defend against improper use of the Certification Marks.