Decertification
Conditions for Decertification |
A Diplomate has failed to maintain their certification when any of the following conditions occur:
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Process | When a Diplomate fails to maintain their certification, BGC sends a written notice of expiration to the person’s current postal mailing address. BGC publishes the names of persons whose certification has expired or has been revoked. |
Appeals & Reactivation |
Decertification decisions can be appealed following the Certification Appeals Procedure. Except for an ethics-related decertification, a person formerly certified may pursue reactivation. |
False Representation |
It is considered unethical conduct for a person to advertise himself/herself as an BGC Diplomate, CIH®, CAIH®, Certified Industrial Hygienist®, Certified Associate Industrial Hygienist® if the person:
BGC reserves the right and does take legal action when a non-certified person is found to be advertising himself/herself as an BGC Diplomate. |