Application and Online Service Certification

FEDANT certification provides an independent assessment route for mobile applications and online services offering information, guidance or support within the antenatal and postnatal sector.

Applications and online services are reviewed against FEDANT’s applicable professional, safety, quality and legal criteria. Where certification is granted, it is valid for one year and remains subject to monitoring and random audit.

What Is Application Certification?

Application Certification is the formal process through which FEDANT assesses mobile applications and online services intended for the antenatal and postnatal sector, including services relevant to Antenatal Educators, Breastfeeding Counsellors, Infant Feeding Practitioners, Doulas and Postnatal Practitioners.

Who May Apply?

Certification may be requested for a mobile application or online service that provides information, guidance or services relevant to Antenatal Education, Infant Feeding, Breastfeeding Counselling, Doula Practice, Postnatal Practice or another related area.

Certification Process

1

Prepare the Submission

Provide complete and accurate information about the application or online service, its intended users, content and operation.

2

Evidence Review

FEDANT reviews the submitted content and supporting evidence against the applicable certification criteria.

3

Panel Consideration

The submission is considered through the relevant panel process and further information may be requested.

4

Decision and Monitoring

The applicant is informed of the outcome. Certification, where granted, lasts for one year and is subject to monitoring and random audit.

Important: FEDANT certification relates only to the exact application or online service assessed. The provider remains responsible for ensuring continuing legal compliance, accuracy, security, maintenance and appropriate operation throughout the certification period.

Continue With Your Application

Review the decision process or continue to the submission page when the required information is ready.