Recent Updates regarding the HONCode
Here, you will find information about the recent updates related to the HONcode Certification process.
In the case that the certified websites are required to implement new modifications relative to these updates, the webmasters will have a reasonable period of time to do it. In addition, during the audit following the announced modification(s) the HONcode Team will check the website's compliance to the modification(s) and, if necessary, will explain how to implement the necessary modification(s).
The updates will also be announced in the HON Newsletter.
Certification of online teleconsultation
HONcode certification also applies to online consultation services!
Do you have a website / a mobile application offering online teleconsultation reimbursed by health insurance?
Apply for certification and inspire confidence among your users.
The HONcode applications for certification are currently unavailable.
The fees for this certification are the same as for websites, to be found here.
Our team is at your disposal to answer all your questions on this subject....
Read MoreCertification of social networks
HONcode certification also applies to social networks!
Do you have a social network linked to your health site? Apply for certification and inspire confidence among your users.
The HONcode application for certification is currently unavailable.
The fees for this certification are the same as for websites, to be found here.
Our team is at your disposal to answer all your questions on this subject....
Read MoreNew OUTDATED Seal
We have just created a new HONcode seal, for more transparency towards Internet users.
The OUTDATED seal has been automatically applied to all sites that have not been re-certified for 2 years or more.
Thus, by consulting these sites, the user will know directly that they have not been re-certified and that it is, therefore, likely that they potentially no longer respect the 8 principles of the HONcode.
If your site is concerned, our team is at your disposal for the renewal of your certification....
Read MoreThe INVALID seal
Sites no longer falling within the HONcode perimeter, which we have chosen not to continue to certify, now display the INVALID seal.
Indeed, for various reasons (e.g. a site that has evolved too much since its last certification, a site that no longer meets the HONcode criteria) this site is no longer HONcode certified, and we felt it was essential that this be clearly displayed on the site, for more transparency.
After the decision is approved by the medical committee of the HON Foundation, the webmaster of the concerned site is notified by email one week before its seal is modified. He can then either apply the modifications reques...
Read MoreSecure access to websites
In order to guarantee secure access to websites, https security certificates are required.
During the certification and re-certification process, our auditors, therefore, ensure that your site meets this criterion in relation to Principle 3 - Confidentiality.
If your site does not yet have an https certificate, we, therefore, ask you to contact your hosting provider and update your security certificate, otherwise, the HONcode certification of your site will not be renewed.
Free security certification update solutions exist, you can get more information from your web host.
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