NICD certification is intended for brands willing to:
• Design for neurological accessibility
• Accept audit transparency
• Communicate limitations clearly
Certification is not appropriate for brands seeking:
• Marketing differentiation without design change
• Broad claims without verification
• Neurodiversity language as narrative positioning
Brands must provide:
• Complete formulation and packaging documentation
• Access to product samples
• Participation in neuro-inclusive testing
• Agreement to public registry listing
Certification enables:
• Reduced routine abandonment
• Increased consumer trust
• Clear communication boundaries
• Verifiable neurological accessibility