How We Work
From Submission to Seal
Every product and sourcing pathway moves through the same structured, expert-led review before it can carry the Institute’s certification mark.
The certification process
A consistent, independent review.
No product is certified without passing through each stage. The process is designed to be transparent, evidence-based, and repeatable.
STEP 01
Submission
Suppliers and sourcing partners
submit product, manufacturing, and
distribution documentation for review.
STEP 02
Independent Review
Medical, scientific, regulatory, and
industry experts evaluate the
submission against all five
foundational pillars.
STEP 03
Validation
Verified products, suppliers, and
pathways are recorded in the
Institute’s trusted global database.
STEP 04
Ongoing Oversight
Certified sources are continuously
monitored, with the seal subject to
renewal and revocation.
Verify a Source
Verify a Source
Every certified product and supplier is listed in the Institute’s verified registry. If you have been shown a seal or a certification ID, you can confirm it against the registry before you rely on it.
Independence
Why our review can be trusted.
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For suppliers
Applying for certification.
Independent certification examines a supplier’s products and sourcing pathways. Suppliers begin by submitting a certification inquiry through the Institute.
Apply — submit product and manufacturing documentation.
Review — complete the independent review and site
verification.
Decision — receive certification decision and registry listing.
Questions
Frequently asked
What does the seal of approval mean?
It means the product and its sourcing pathway have completed the Institute’s independent review — an evaluation of safety, quality, and integrity by experienced medical, scientific, regulatory, and industry experts.
Who carries out the review?
Medical, scientific, regulatory, and industry experts evaluate each submission against the five foundational pillars.
How does a product become certified?
Through four stages: submission, independent review, validation, and ongoing oversight. No product is certified without passing through each stage, and certified sources continue to be monitored, with the seal subject to renewal and revocation.
How do I check that a source is registered?
Enter the full certification ID shown with the product, for example IMAI-2026-021996. A match shows the product, strength, supplier, and status.