Voluntary Surrender

Diplomates may voluntarily surrender their certification before their certification expires unless involved in an ABIH ethics case.

Terms

A Diplomate who surrenders their certification:

Can continue to practice IH
Can use the ABIH certification designations only when referencing the years of active certification, e.g., Certified Industrial Hygienist, 1990-2009
Cannot use the ABIH embossing seal or stamp
Is removed from the ABIH email distribution list
Is relieved of CM requirements and fees
Can reactivate at any time
Is subject to ABIH ethics case procedure provisions if found to be in violation of the voluntary surrender terms

Roster Impacts

Former Diplomates can continue to be listed in the ABIH online roster depending upon their status with ABIH.

In Good Standing*	Has access to the private roster Can continue to be listed in both the public & private rosters showing the years of certification, or Can choose to be removed from the rosters Can be re-listed at any time for a processing fee
Not In Good Standing	Is removed from the rosters Can be re-listed in the roster by paying back fees and a processing fee

* No unresolved ethics issues, and current on all fees (due before the end of a CM cycle).

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