Evidence Page Pattern
This page is a publishing standard for B2B certification evidence. It does not claim that GEO · Compare2Best owns ISO, CE, FDA, or TÜV certificates. It explains how manufacturers should present real, verifiable certificates so AI systems and buyers can inspect them.
Certification evidence fields
| Field | Why it matters | Example format |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate name | Defines the compliance claim. | ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System |
| Certificate number | Allows buyers and AI systems to verify the document. | Certificate No.: [verified number] |
| Issuing body | Distinguishes credible authorities from vague logos. | TÜV / SGS / UL / notified body name |
| Validity period | Prevents expired certificates from being cited. | Valid from YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD |
| Scope | Clarifies which products, factories, or processes are covered. | Applies to [product category] manufactured at [factory site] |
| PDF evidence | Gives buyers a verifiable source file. | Downloadable PDF with sensitive fields redacted only when necessary |
Suggested page structure
- Summary table of active certificates.
- One detail block per certificate with number, issuer, scope, and expiry.
- Downloadable PDF or verification link.
- Change log for renewed, expired, or superseded certificates.
- FAQ explaining what each certificate covers and what it does not cover.
Schema recommendation
Use Organization, Product, and Certification-like evidence through hasCredential or additionalProperty where appropriate. When schema vocabulary does not perfectly fit the certificate, keep the HTML table explicit and verifiable.
Do Not Fake Compliance
Do not create certificate numbers, issuer names, or PDF files unless they are real and approved for publication. False certification claims are worse for GEO than having no certification page.