SNQ – Symbol of National Quality

SNQ is built on evidence-based standards, setting trusted quality and safety benchmarks for healthcare, biomedical, health, and animal care services and products.

  • 9F, No. 508, Sec. 7, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Nangang Dist., Taipei City, Taiwan
  • +886 2 2655 7888
  • snq@snq.com.tw

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  • Animal Care & Products

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Animal Care & Products

Recognizing services and products that excel in animal care services, animal medicines, animal medical and health equipment, and animal foods and supplies.

Application Regulations

Scope of Application

Applications must be submitted by a single institution for one service, technology, process, project or product.

Regulatory Compliance

Applications must comply with all relevant laws and regulations, and shall not involve false claims, infringement, counterfeiting, or violations of intellectual property rights.

Application Documents

All submitted documents and supporting reports must be true and accurate. Any falsification or misrepresentation will lead to disqualification or revocation of certification; the applicant will be barred from reapplying for three years and will bear full legal liability.

Data Handling

SNQ and the review committee are obliged to maintain confidentiality of application materials. However, all submitted documents, attachments, and physical products will not be returned, regardless of review outcome.

Refund Policy

Once the review process has commenced, application fees are non-refundable, regardless of withdrawal or disqualification.

Mark Authorization

Upon official notification, certified applicants must sign the "SNQ Mark License Agreement" before being formally authorized to use the SNQ mark and its related identifiers.

Subcategories & Criteria

Eligibility:Distinctive medical and health services provided for both livestock and companion animals.
Evaluation Criteria & Weighting:
  1. Company Operation (10%)
  2. Review basic corporate information including company name, establishment date, person in charge of the company, capital, business scope, etc.
    Assess company vision, management team, workforce, organizational quality system, current business operations and overall organizational performance.
    Evaluate market strategy, positioning, scale of operations, sales achievements, market share, and competitiveness.
    Review social recognition and contributions to public welfare initiatives.
  3. Service Features (20%)
  4. Illustrate the scope of services and the definition of the target population.
    Review service features, target audience, development objective, etc.
    Assess established service workflows, case intake, closure procedures, etc.
    Examine service volume, completion rate, and performance indicators.
  5. Application Impact (20%)
  6. Explain benefits for target users or groups, and examples of implementation.
    Provide objective data supporting service outcomes or effectiveness.
    Review current or projected market scale and growth potential.
    Include satisfaction levels regarding hardware, software, and service models.
  7. Quality Control (25%)
  8. Outline design and development standards, risk control measures, and validation processes; include software lifecycle management and maintenance procedures.
    Outline case service workflows, emergency response procedures, etc.
    Evaluate risk assessment mechanisms and abnormal/potential risk management procedures.
    Describe procedures for managing customer complaints and emergency situations.
    Confirm compliance with ISO, NCC, etc.
  9. Safety (25%)
  10. Provide documentation of risk identification and mitigation strategies.
    Submit data on adverse events and corrective actions.
    Provide records of violations within the past three years (if none, state "None").

Application Documents

Applies to|Pharmaceuticals, Traditional Chinese Medicines, Medical & Healthcare Devices, Clinical Support Services & Products, Smart Health Technology, Aging Health & Long-Term Care, Nutritional Health, Cosmetics, Epidemic Prevention Products, and Animal Care Services & Products categories

Application Steps

  1. 1
    Apply Online

    All applications are submitted online. Click "Apply for Certification" at the top of this page to begin.

  2. 2
    Complete the Form and Download Templates

    Log in to the SNQ Application Portal to complete the application form and download the required templates.

  3. 3
    Pay and Upload

    Pay the application fee and upload the required materials. Your application is complete once SNQ confirms receipt.

Required Materials

  1. 1
    Application Consent Form

    Complete the online form, print it, and stamp it with the institution's official seal and the legal representative's seal (or have it signed by an authorized representative). Then scan it and upload it as a PDF.

  2. 2
    Application Plan

    Prepare the plan using your category's template and upload it as an unencrypted PDF. All content must be complete and backed by supporting evidence.

  3. 3
    Photos and Logo

    (1) 3–5 photos (jpg or png, at least 1000 × 750px in 4:3 landscape, 300dpi or higher). Product entries must include a background-removed hero photo, centered and scaled so the product is fully visible with no part of it clipped by any edge; other close-up shots are exempt from this rule. Technology or service entries should show the theme, workflow, features, and team; nutritional health products additionally require close-ups of the packaging and labeling. (2) Applicant logo (jpg or png, 300dpi or higher).

  4. 4
    Product Samples (10 units)

    Provide 10 samples with complete inner and outer packaging identical to what is sold on the market; if multiple specifications exist, submit 10 of each. Deliver in person or by registered mail to "1F, No. 508, Sec. 7, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Nangang Dist., Taipei 115 - SNQ Administrative Team". (Skip if no physical product exists; for oversized products, contact the coordinator to confirm the arrangement.)

Application Fees

Products
NT$100,000per item

Pharmaceuticals, Traditional Chinese Medicines, Medical & Healthcare Devices, Clinical Support Services & Products, Smart Health Technology, Aging Health & Long-Term Care, Nutritional Health, Cosmetics, Epidemic Prevention Products, and Animal Care Services & Products categories.

  • Applications that do not pass review (including ineligibility or failure at any stage, excluding revisions) will receive a refund within 30 days of the result announcement, after deducting NT$30,000 for administrative and review fees. Nutritional health products run in two application rounds; entries rejected in the first round may reapply for the second round after improvements, to encourage quality improvement.

  • Series product bundle applications are priced at NT$120,000 for two items, plus NT$20,000 for each additional item. Failed applications are refunded after deducting NT$30,000 for administrative and review fees.

Review & Authorization

Result Notification & Mark Authorization

SNQ notifies applicants of the review results by formal written letter each December and publishes the certified list on the SNQ official website. Each certified applicant must sign the "SNQ Mark License Agreement" with SNQ before the certified item may officially use the SNQ mark.

Sampling & Audits

  • After the announcement, SNQ randomly inspects the quality and mark usage of certified items through market channels; any violation of applicable regulations or significant quality defect will result in revoked mark authorization, with full legal responsibility borne by the applicant.

  • SNQ conducts unscheduled on-site visits or paper reviews of manufacturing facilities; for factories located overseas, alternative measures beyond on-site visits are defined.

Overview

What is Evaluated:

Quality control and safety standards, manufacturing process audits, product efficacy, innovation, and market influence.

Who Can Apply:

Registered enterprises and institutions (including manufacturers, importers, and agents).

Why It Matters:

Strengthen consumer trust, promote scientific innovation, ensure product safety and quality, and expand domestic and international market influence.