LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
Legal Disclaimer
Regulatory disclosures regarding our coordination role, independent certification body relationships, and trademark notices. Last updated: October 2026.
1. Non-Governmental Entity Notice
Northbridge Accreditation Services is a privately held commercial certification coordination entity. We are not a government agency, and we do not represent government regulatory bodies. We explicitly disclaim marketing representations that describe ISO standards as “government certification.”
2. ISO Trademark Notice
ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is an independent, non-governmental international organization headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. “ISO” is a registered trademark of the International Organization for Standardization. Northbridge Accreditation Services is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by ISO. Reference to ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 27001) is strictly for descriptive identification of management system criteria.
3. Certification Decisions
Northbridge Accreditation Services provides operational coordination, technical gap analysis, and auditor liaison. Final audit findings, nonconformity ratings, and certificate grant decisions are solely within the independent jurisdiction of authorized certification partner bodies.