Domestic companies manufacturing products of any origin as well as companies with production sites abroad can apply for the International Quality Seal for their products.
The General Terms and Conditions (formerly "Regulations") of the OQA “Österreichische Arbeitsgemeinschaft zur Förderung der Qualität” and existing quality guidelines also apply to all products manufactured abroad that seek to acquire the International Quality Seal. This ensures that the Quality Seal for products manufactured both in Austria and abroad is obtained according to the same guidelines.
Accredited Austrian inspection authorities perform the examinations and confirm that the product manufactured abroad complies with Austrian quality guidelines (laws, regulations, etc.).