Applications must be submitted by a single institution for one service, technology, process, project or product.
Applications must comply with all relevant laws and regulations, and shall not involve false claims, infringement, counterfeiting, or violations of intellectual property rights.
All submitted documents and supporting reports must be true and accurate. Any falsification or misrepresentation will lead to disqualification or termination of certification, a three-year prohibition on re-application, and full legal liability borne by the applicant.
The certification body and review committee are obliged to maintain confidentiality of application materials. However, all submitted documents, attachments, and physical products will not be returned, regardless of review outcome.
Once the review process has commenced, application fees are non-refundable, regardless of withdrawal or disqualification.
Certified items, upon receipt of official notification, are required to sign the "SNQ License Agreement" before being formally authorized to use the SNQ Mark and its related identifiers.
Features and innovation, safety, operational quality, efficiency, and outcomes.
Public and private institutions, foundations, associations or government organizations.
Promotes care for vulnerable populations, enhances community health outcomes, and strengthens domestic and international social impact.
To ensure certified items maintain their quality, the annual renewal process begins each July. Applicants must submit renewal applications with all required documents at least three months prior to certification expiry.
Approved renewals extend the authorization to use the SNQ Mark and allow continued participation in related promotional programs. The renewed authorization period is from January 1 to December 31 of the following year.
For categories including hospitals, nursing, long-term care institutions, and public & community services, renewal is limited to three consecutive years (including renewals and award participation). After this period, a new application must be submitted under the standard review process.
Renewal applicants may also apply for the current year's National Biotechnology & Medical Care Quality Award in accordance with that year's application procedures.
Applicants who fail to submit a renewal application within the specified timeframe will lose authorization to use the SNQ Mark upon expiry and will not be eligible for further renewal.
