How to become a certificate issuing authority?

627 votes

Dear client, This is with regard to your query posted above. At the outset, it is pertinent to clarify that the concept of “corporate social responsibility” is enshrined under the Companies Act, 2013 which is different from your proposed activity of providing certificate to corporates having gender equality during the course of employment. Please note that ISO 26000 may be relevant in your case which is typically a guideline (not a requirement); it helps the organizations to improve a positive existence of gender parity and sustainable economic and social development. Hence, issuing certificate of ISO would be against the spirit of ISO 26000. For better understanding it would be good to approach ISO or BIS directly. We can help you out in this regard. Sangeet Disclaimer: As to matters of law, I limit my response to the laws of India and the laws/rules/regulations of the state under whose jurisdiction the subject matters falls. Further, my response is limited to the facts presented by the client and laws in existence on the date of this response and at no subsequent time. This response is delivered to you in connection with the query raised/posted, and may not be utilized or quoted by you for any other purpose or relied upon by any other person or entity without prior consent. Further, this response does not create any attorney client relationship.

Advocate Sangeet Sindan LawRato

805 votes

There are no legal provisions under the Indian legal system to make your Consulting Firm "authoritative". It surely depends on your credibility and quality of work just like in the case of other rating or certification agencies.

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