Every policy, pillar, and promise, kept in the open.
Download or read each founding document to understand how SICA protects scientific independence, enforces global consistency, and makes sustainability verifiable.
- Founding documents
- 6
- Hidden policies
- 0
Founding documentation, beautifully readable.
Select a document to read online or download the source markdown. Every page surfaces key takeaways before presenting the full text.
- Foundation
Articles of Incorporation
Mission lock, powers, and governance guardrails
Sets out SICA’s charitable purpose, the promise to always serve that purpose, who sits on the board, and the rules that keep our science independent.
- Governance
Bylaws
Board duties, committees, and executive oversight
Explains what the board does, how long members serve, how they can be removed, and the committees that keep certification decisions independent.
- Philosophy
Mission & Values
Vision, pillars, and stakeholder promises
Our vision for products that last, can be repaired, and are safe, plus the five pillars and what we promise shoppers, manufacturers, and the planet.
- Integrity
Conflict of Interest Policy
Independence, disclosure, and enforcement
Who must disclose what, which relationships are not allowed, and how breaches are handled, so no one can sway a certification.
- Operations
Fee Schedule
Accessible, diversified revenue model
Every fee, from applying to yearly certification, inspections, and logo use, plus discounts and limits on how much income any one source can provide.
- Standards
Certification Standards Framework
Pillars, tiers, and scoring methodology
How products are scored on the five pillars, how materials are sorted into safety tiers, and how the public can comment on new standards.