Every reported use of a certification mark is examined carefully on receipt. DIN CERTCO will examine the case on the basis of the information available, and initiate suitable action.
The subject of the report will be asked in a first letter to desist from the unauthorised use of the sign immediately, and to withdraw improperly identified products from sale. He will also receive a declaration to cease and desist for signature and at the same advised that failure to do so will render him liable to a fine.
If he fails to comply with that request, or fails to so to an adequate extent, he will receive a further letter after three weeks threatening legal action and inclusion on DIN CERTCO's blacklist. Should that threat prove to be of no avail, a decision will be made on legal action, an entry made on the blacklist and the subject of the report notified accordingly.
DIN CERTCO's
blacklist
includes companies (manufacturers and distributors) who use on or more of the signs assigned by DIN CERTCO without a valid certification or registration.
The informant will also be notified that the process has been concluded.