TRADE MARKS ACT 1994 No. 156 of 1994 - SECT 177 What is a certification trade mark?

TRADE MARKS ACT 1994 No. 156 of 1994 - SECT 177

177. A certification trade mark is a sign used, or intended to be used, to
distinguish goods or services:

   (a)  dealt with or provided in the course of trade; and
(b) certified by a person ("owner of the certification trade mark"), or by
another person approved by that person, in relation to quality, accuracy or
some other characteristic including (in the case of goods) origin, material or
mode of manufacture; from other goods and services dealt with or provided in
the course of trade but not so certified. Note: The goods certified may be
those of any person including the owner of the certification trade mark or any
person approved by the owner for the purpose of certifying goods or services.