Certification Conditions
1.1 Introduction
The purpose of this document is to detail the rules for use of logo/certification by the certified client. This is to clearly define to all interested parties that Accreditation is held by the certification body and not the certified client.
The certificated client shall comply with the following conditions governing the use of the Certificate of Approval and mark/symbol of the Certification Body.
1.2 Use of Certification body mark and Accreditation body Logo on certificates
Accreditation body
Logo
(a) The above certification body mark and AB logo shall only be displayed together on all issued certificates. Accreditation body logo cannot be used in isolation, without the certification body logo.
(b) The mark may be reproduced in any size or approved colours provided the configuration is strictly adhered to, including the surrounding frame.
(c) The mark may be used on stationery, such as headed letter paper and advertising brochures,and only in connection with the Management System Standard scope of supply listed on the certificate.
(d) The mark shall not be used on flags, buildings, vehicles, packaging, directly on products, nor on promotional products such as calendars, diaries, coasters, etc.
(e) The mark shall not be used in any way to imply product approval, or on documentation such as test certificates and certificates of conformity.
(f) The certificated Client shall, upon reasonable notice, discontinue any use of the mark which is considered to be unacceptable to the Certification Body.
(g) Upon termination of the certification, for whatever reason, the Client shall discontinue all use of the mark immediately
1.3 Use of the Certification Mark and AB logo for use on Certification Body
communications and documentation
The above mark and AB logo may be used on certification body office:
i) Stationery, such as headed letter paper, advertising brochures, only in connection with the International Management System Standard and scope of supply listed on the Certificate.
ii) Certification body procedural forms, such as estimates, tenders, quotes, contracts, invoices and reports to clients.
Accreditation body logo shall not be used on documents or other such media which misrepresent the use of accreditation body marks.