Recognizing Leaders in Customer Experience

The Customers’ Friend certification is an international recognition awarded by ICERTIAS – International Certification Association, a Swiss-based, independent market research organization. It identifies companies that demonstrate a consistent commitment to customer-focused practices, based on structured secondary market research and a transparent evaluation process.

This certification highlights businesses that prioritize customer well-being, support quality, and long-term satisfaction. By distinguishing such organizations, Customers’ Friend offers consumers a practical reference point for identifying companies that place the customer relationship at the center of their business model.

From the Consumer Perspective

For consumers, the certification provides reassurance that a business has been independently assessed and meets high standards of service and care – parameters that are often difficult to evaluate. It supports more informed decision-making by signaling a company’s track record in meeting or exceeding customer expectations. In doing so, it contributes to a more transparent and responsible marketplace – one in which customer trust is earned, not assumed.

From the Business Perspective

For companies, Customers’ Friend serves as third-party validation of their approach to customer experience. It signals operational maturity in areas such as service responsiveness, post-sale support, communication, and customer care ethics. The certification can also function as a market differentiator, strengthening brand credibility and enhancing visibility with stakeholders who prioritize long-term relationship value.

Customers' Friend recognizes businesses committed to customer-focused practices and service excellence.

Assessing Eligibility

ICERTIAS applies a structured evaluation of publicly available data to assess eligibility.

ICERTIAS analysts evaluate publicly available data from a range of sources, including regulatory records, customer feedback platforms, media coverage, and expert analyses. The assessment is guided by internationally recognized research principles and ethical standards, as prescribed by ESOMAR and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

Certified companies are granted the right to use the Customers’ Friend seal, subject to ongoing compliance and monitoring. Any misuse or misrepresentation of the certification is addressed by ICERTIAS through an active oversight process, preserving the integrity of the program.