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Governance2 min read

Payment and outcomes stay separate.

Independent findings and membership decisions.

Equal requirements

Membership does not guarantee a passing result. Independent evidence governs findings and review.

Documented decisions

A concerning finding triggers review under the written procedure. Confirmed failure, misrepresentation, refusal to comply with agreed surveillance, or interference can lead to suspension or removal. Reinstatement requires documented corrective evidence.

Commercial boundaries

Commercial interests must not determine analytical interpretation, publication or membership decisions.

Fees cannot purchase favorable results, suppressed findings, or exemptions.

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