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[[File:Certification tuv.jpg|Product certification from TUV]] | [[File:Certification tuv.jpg|thumb|right|Product certification from TUV]] | ||
'''Certification''' refers to the confirmation of certain characteristics of an object, person, or organization. This confirmation is often, but not always, provided by some form of external review, education, assessment, or audit. Accreditation is a specific organization's process of certification. | '''Certification''' refers to the confirmation of certain characteristics of an object, person, or organization. This confirmation is often, but not always, provided by some form of external review, education, assessment, or audit. Accreditation is a specific organization's process of certification. |