The following information provides an overview of our endorsement process. Full details can be found in the BDA Endorsement Guidance. It is important that all applicants familarise themselves with our process, including our endorsement terms and conditions, before applying. If you have any questions regarding endorsement then please email the BDA Approval and Endorsement Team.
Stage One: Submission
All requests for endorsement must be submitted via the online ‘BDA Endorsement Application Form’. We will not accept requests received in any other format. For an application to be processed, it must be submitted alongside a copy of the final resource or publication for which endorsement is being sought.
We aim to process applications within eight weeks, however, in some cases this timeframe may be extended. We recommend applicants submit their application in good time.
Stage Two: Triage
The BDA internal endorsement panel will undertake an initial suitability and completion check. The application and resource will be reviewed against the BDA endorsement criteria.
If an application is considered unsuitable by our internal team, an email will be sent detailing the reason for this. The BDA reserves the right to refuse an application at this stage.
If an application is approved by the internal team, it will then progress to stage three of the endorsement process.
Stage Three: Review
This involves the application and the resource being sent to a reviewer. The internal panel will determine the most appropriate assessor to review the resource. This may be members of the internal endorsement team, BDA Professional Committee, another BDA Committee or Board, a specialist group(s) or an expert dietitian.
From time to time, assessors may be required to ask BDA staff to obtain further information or clarification from the applicant. This may extend the processing time of applications.
The assessor(s) will complete the BDA endorsement review form and return this to the internal panel. This will then be shared with the Chair of the BDA Professional Committee. The Professional Committee, alongside the BDA internal endorsement team, will review the completed form and make a final decision on whether to endorse a resource, and the appropriate endorsement tier will be identified, see section two in the 'endorsement guidance' for more information. The decision of the BDA is final. Potential outcomes include:
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Decision |
Description |
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Successful |
The BDA agrees to endorse the resource in accordance with the endorsement tier identified. |
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Successful with recommendations |
The BDA agrees to endorse the resource in accordance with the endorsement tier identified but has provided recommended amendments alongside their decision. It will be at the discretion of the applicant as to whether to implement these changes or not. |
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Unsuccessful, revisions required |
The BDA does not agree to endorse the resource unless specific revisions are made. An outline of the revisions required will be provided. |
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Decline |
The BDA does not agree to endorse the resource. |
Promotional activity
As part of our endorsement agreement, the BDA may support promotion of the endorsed resource. The level of promotion will depend on the endorsementr tier, as follows:
| Tier | Promotional Activity |
| Co-Authored | The BDA will support promotional activities and these will be collaboratively agreed by the BDA and the applicant. This may include a range of promotional activities e.g., news article, social media posts or sharing a press release. |
| Logo Approved | The resource will be added to the BDA Endorsed listing on the website, and there will be an opportunity for the applicant to provide an accompanying article for inclusion in DT or on the website. |
| Statement Approved |
Advice will be given regarding our standard commercial advertising opportunities. |
Endorsement Guidance
Full details of the BDA endorsement process including our terms and conditions are available in the BDA Endorsement: Applicant Guidance. Please ensure you have read this guidance in full prior to applying for endorsement.
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