The Water Friendly – Annual Authorization Fee to Certify a Brand is a mandatory yearly payment required from Certification Bodies (CBs) seeking to initiate or maintain their authorization to certify operators against the Water Friendly by CONFICERT brand. Authorization is valid for a 12-month period from the date of payment.

This fee grants CBs the official right to conduct audits and issue certificates in accordance with the Water Friendly normative documents. It also ensures continued access to the certification framework, use of brand assets, and all updates or amendments issued by CONFICERT.

Payment of this fee is compulsory for all CBs actively certifying operators against the Water Friendly Brand. It supports the ongoing governance, quality assurance, and global consistency of the certification scheme—reinforcing the credibility, transparency, and consumer trust associated with the Water Friendly Brand.