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TN/SNS/00
Edition 2027 · effective 1 January 2027
Sector Neutral Standards™
Specify the neutral in the contract, by standard.
Each SNS code sets what a neutral must know and do in one sector. Adopters cite the code in procurement and appointment documents, so a counterparty knows exactly what kind of neutral will be appointed.
§ 01The codes
Twelve standards.
§ 02Adoption
What an adopter receives.
Standard mark
“Meets TheNeutrals.ORG™ SNS-[code]” on appointment documents.
Verification access
Check a practitioner’s status and grade.
Annual update
The current edition, automatically.
Joint announcement
Co-branded notice of adoption.
Free consultation seat
For standards still in consultation.
€5,000 a year
Per standard; non-exclusive; no other obligation.