We are proud to announce that AZoNetwork has officially achieved PIF TICK certification, the UK's only independently assessed quality mark for health information, awarded by the Patient Information Forum (PIF).
Our mission has always been to share science stories with the people who make a difference. That means the content we produce cannot just be engaging. It has to be accurate, evidence-based, transparent, and trustworthy. The PIF TICK is independent confirmation that we are living up to that standard.
Why We Pursued It
The professionals who visit our sites are not casual browsers. They are clinicians, researchers, engineers, and procurement leads exploring new solutions and staying current with the developments that shape their work. That makes credibility non-negotiable.
The PIF TICK reflects the values we have always operated by: expertise, experience, authority, and trust. Pursuing it was about making that commitment visible. Not just saying we hold ourselves to a high standard, but proving it.
What Is the PIF TICK?
The PIF TICK is awarded by the Patient Information Forum, an independent organization that sets the benchmark for health information quality in the UK. It is not a self-declaration. Organizations undergo a rigorous, independently assessed process before they are recognized as Trusted Information Creators.
After an eight-month assessment, PIF has confirmed that AZoNetwork's health and scientific content meets that standard. The certification applies across AZoNetwork and comes into effect from 8 June 2026.
Why It Matters
The PIF TICK is a signal to readers, healthcare professionals, and industry partners that the health information they find on our sites has been independently verified to meet a recognized quality standard.
For a publisher, that matters. The value of what we do depends on the trust our audiences place in us. Being listed in the PIF TICK directory places us alongside organizations formally committed to that same responsibility. It is recognized by healthcare professionals and platforms, including Trip Medical, Healthinote, and HCI, bringing greater visibility to the science stories we tell and the brands we tell them for.
Our readers can trust that the content they find here is accurate, transparent, and held to a recognized standard. The brands that publish and advertise with us benefit too, with an extra layer of credibility added to their presence on our platforms. In a landscape where trust is hard won, that association matters.
Looking Ahead
The certification runs for one year, with annual reassessment. The process surfaced recommendations we are already acting on, because sharing science stories with the people who make a difference is not a milestone. It is an ongoing commitment.
A huge thank you to Lauren Hardaker, who led the eight-month process that made this possible, and to everyone across the team who contributed.
We are proud of what this represents, and committed to maintaining it.
