How to fix: Unknown certification code [certification_code]

Add a valid certification code that is provided by the certification body

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Why the issue is happening

One or more of your products have an unknown value for certification code [certification_code], a sub-attribute of certification [certification]. You provided a certification code that can't be matched against the official product certification provided by the certification body. Therefore, Google can't retrieve official certification data.

Example: 123456 is the code for the EPREL certificate with the link https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/dishwashers2019/1562225

How to fix your issue

Submit a certification code that matches the certification provided by a registered certification body.

Fix products one by one directly in Manufacturer Center

Step 1 Go to Products in the Manufacturer Center, then select the Needs attention tab.

Step 2 Use the filter icon above the table to find all products affected by your issue.

Step 3 Click on the title of the issue you want to fix, then click Edit product.

Step 4 Enter a valid certification code [certification_code] attribute that matches the certification provided by a registered certification body.

Step 5 Select Save.

Fix multiple products at once

Step 1 Go to Products in the manufacturer Center, then select the Needs attention tab.

Step 2 Use the filter icon above the table to find all products affected by your issue.

Step 3 Select the download icon to download a list (.csv) of all affected products for all issues or this particular issue.

Step 4 Cross reference the downloaded list with your uploaded product data, and make sure that the value submitted for the code [certification_code] attribute matches the certification provided by a registered certification body.

Step 5 Reupload your corrected product data to the manufacturer Center using your chosen upload method.


Next steps

After making the requested changes, check that you've fixed the issue by making sure it's no longer listed on the "Needs attention" page.

Keep in mind: It may take some time for your change to be reflected on the "Needs attention" page.

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