SSI exemption

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Querist : Anonymous

Querist : Anonymous (Querist)

19 April 2011 Sir/Mam,

I gather that SSI exemption is denied if the brand name of another person is used.

I also understand that certification marks like ISI and ISO are not considered "brand names" under the defination of brands under the excise act, even when they are considered brand names under the trade marks act.

I would like to ask if "woolmark" which is also a certification of good quality wool would be considered as a brand ? or will it be treaded like an ISI or ISO mark. And if I use the "woolmark" tag on my products, would I be allowed to avail SSI exemption

Kumar Babu.G

Kumar Babu.G (Expert)
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19 April 2011 You can avail SSI exemption since "woolmark" is not the brand name of any other.It only indicates quality of the product.The main idea behind denying SSI exemtion to service providers using brand name of others is to give benifit to providers who have no brand image.