FAQ
What do I get?
What do I get when I subscribe?
- A 360° Quality evaluation
- A Gold or Grand Gold Quality Award to display on your product and communication if your product scored at least 80% of the points. The Nominee Label if your product scored between 70% and 79% of the points
- The feedback result on the main parameters
- Invitation to the ceremony for products awarded with a Gold or Grand Gold Quality Award
- A chance to win the Prize of the Jury
- Eligibility for product and company quality trophies
If I pay I am certain to get an award?
No. The rewards are granted according to the final evaluation result:
- “Nominee Label” if the product obtains between 70% and 79% during the evaluation.
- “Gold Quality Award” if the product obtains between 80% and 89% during the evaluation.
- “Grand Gold Quality Award” if the product obtains between 90% and 100% during the evaluation.
Our impartiality and seriousness are the foundation of the credibility of our awards
What is the chance to get a Gold Quality Award?
Gold means that the product is of high quality in every aspects evaluated (result of >80%). It is not a competition, like for hotels and restaurants stars, each product receive the award it deserves.
Registration
When is my registration approved?
You will receive the confirmation of your participation with the invoice by email within the next 2 business days after the reception of your documents. Your participation will become valid at the time of your payment reception.
What are the official deadlines?
The deadlines vary according to the type of product. These can be consulted here. If the official deadlines have passed and you wish to know if you may still enter your product, please contact us.
Shipment and Samples
How to ship my samples?
Please find here a guide in order to assist you with the shipment of your samples. This document includes all information you need to know about the shipping quantities, deadlines, address and terms.
Download the “Shipping instructions”
How many samples do I need to ship?
The number of samples vary according to the product category and is as follows:
Category | Sample | Deadline Registration |
---|---|---|
Food | 8 samples (5 samples if capacity is > 250 g or ml) 16 pieces for biscuits and confectionery products individually sold | November 15th, 2024 |
Beers | 8 samples (5 samples if capacity is >1 liter) | December 1st, 2024 |
Waters & Drinks | 8 samples (5 samples if capacity is >1 liter) | December 1st, 2024 |
Spirits & Liqueurs | 4 samples (8 samples if capacity is < 700 ml) | December 15th, 2024 |
Diet & Health | 4 samples | November 15th, 2024 |
Cosmetics | 4 samples | November 15th, 2024 |
Your samples are to be shipped to Monde Selection office in Belgium:
MONDE SELECTION
Chaussée de Tubize 242
1440 Wauthier-Braine, BELGIUM
Phone: +32 2 346 75 57
Where do I have to ship my samples?
Your samples are to be shipped to Monde Selection office in Belgium:
MONDE SELECTION
Chaussée de Tubize 242
1440 Wauthier-Braine
BELGIUM
Phone: +32.2.346.75.57
Additional information
Make sure your samples are correctly wrapped in order to avoid any damage during the transport. Your samples are to be shipped DDP (Delivered Duty Paid = all costs paid by shipper) directly to our office address. We highly recommend you to send your package(s) by an express delivery service such as DHL, EMS, UPS, DPD, TNT or FedEx. As Monde Selection is not responsible for import/duty fees, kindly ask your transporter to handle the clearance of your products. Please do not forget the following points when sending the parcel(s):
- Join a proforma invoice (with a small amount) for the custom clearance of your samples
- Join a copy of the first page of your entry form (company details) with your samples
- Send a copy of the air waybill (AWB) and the pro forma invoice by email.
Results & Ceremony
When are the results announced?
The nomination information will be sent in batches throughout the season. The sooner the product is received, the sooner it will be evaluated and the nomination will be sent. The product registration invoice must be paid in order to receive the nomination result. The Final results will be sent in April
How to receive my awards and diploma?
The Gold, Grand Gold Quality Awards, possible Trophies and diplomas will be handed over during the Award Ceremony. If you are not able to join us for the Ceremony, your Awards and Diploma will be sent by post mail upon specific request.
When and where will the ceremony be organised?
The Annual Awards Ceremony is organised each year in a major European city at the end of May, beginning of June.
Use of the award
Is there a license cost to use the Award images?
No. The award image can be used without any additional cost for a period of 3 years from the year of attribution.
What is the validity of the Award?
The award/ trophy can be used and printed without any additional license costs for a period of 3 years from the date of reception of the result notification.
How to use the award correctly?
Please consult the Corporate Identity Guidelines for the correct use of the Award/trophy images.
Payment and invoice
The entry fee is to be paid by bank transfer.
What are the bank details?
IBAN (Account Number): | BE13 3100 4930 0439 |
SWIFT Code: | BBRUBEBB |
Beneficiary’s name: | MONDE SELECTION sprl |
Bank’s name: | ING |
Bank’s branch: | Rhode-St-Genèse |
Bank’s address: | Avenue de la Forêt de Soignes 371 1640 Rhode-St-Genèse Belgium |
*Do not forget to mention to your bank that all bank charges are the customer’s expense
Can I pay by credit card?
Should you wish to pay it by credit card, please send us an email to obtain a specific link.