What is a certification mark?

A certification mark is used to certify regional or other origin, material, mode of manufacture, quality, accuracy, or other characteristics of the goods or services or that the work or labor on the goods or services was performed by members of a union or other organization. The owner of a certification mark controls use of the mark, but a certification mark is used by persons or entities other than the owner to indicate certain standards are met by their goods or services. The owner