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Private standards may be called norms as these are based on recommended practice (Good Practice or Best Practice): These norms are not legally binding and they originate from the private sector and/or civil society, they are referred to as private voluntary standards (PVS). A private entity other than a national or international standardization body (or other organization not authorized by one of the latter). Certifications refer to horizontal devices: Based on bodies of standards for guaranteeing a level of quality in the operations of a business; validating (by auditing) compliance with standards of practices; certification is a task of quality management (assurance). Example: ISO 9001, ISO 14001 Certifications, etc. Labeling: Labels are an indication that a certification was granted to an organization by a third party. Here are some examples of Private Voluntary Standards CUMCS-GAP Control Union Medical Cannabis Standard GAP (CUMCS-GAP) is globally the leading certification standard for medical cannabis certification. The goal of the standard is to ensure the best quality and consistency in the production of the product. Clarence Mwale was trained by Control Union to help you understand and prepare for the CUMCS-GAP certification audits.