ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Alignment
The Valid-Mark architecture is purpose-built to facilitate full compliance with the administrative requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1, specifically regarding transparency and data accessibility.
Clause 8.1.2: Public Information
Certification bodies must provide information about the validity of a given certification. Valid-Mark provides 24/7 public query interface via Global Trust Registry.
Clause 8.3: Use of Certificates and Marks
Valid-Mark cryptographically anchors marks to the certificate ID, preventing unauthorized use or modification of status.
Clause 9.6: Certification Decisions
Instant synchronization of decisions ensures that a suspension decision made by the body is globally visible within 3 seconds.