Comment from Robert Ruedisueli
Robert RuedisueliSupportIndividual
Summary: The commenter suggests that implementing a product number system would improve the detection of counterfeit certifications. They argue that this system would allow for the creation of a comprehensive product database and enable various agencies to verify product authenticity.
The use of product numbers should help make it easier to detect some counterfeit certifications.
UL has used this for decades and it has worked well for them.
By adding your own certification, certification trademark and certification number, that includes information on other certifications you can create a database of products sold in the US, their full supply chains and a large amount of other information.
With a trademark registered to the department of consumer protection only permitted for use of products registered, violation of this trademark will be a federal crime. The product number system will permit various agencies, and individuals to verify that the product matches the number.