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* 1 This could be a tangible product itself or product in an
individual package, container, etc.
In the case of testing / analyzing activities, it could be a
test/analysis report.
* 2 This could be over-packaging made of cardboard etc. that can
be reasonable considered as not reaching end users.
* 3 This applies to marks that have a specific form including some
basic description of its applicability.
A statement in words alone does not constitute a mark in this
sense. Any such working should be
true and not mislead.
* 4 This could be a clear statement that “(This product) was
manufactured in a plant whose management system is certified as being in
conformity with ISO 9001”.
* 5 When
using symbols or logos, adequate attention should be paid to avoid
infringement of clauses 8.4.1, 8.4.2, 8.4.3 and 8.4.4 of ISO 17021
(covered in appropriate places of this procedure).
If necessary, other requirements with regard
to the use of certification logos and marks will be developed in
consultation with individual suppliers.
Such requirements will be made part of the contract agreement and
will be immediately subject to such requirements.
Use of Accreditation Body Marks, Logos and
Symbols
NABCB logo can be use only when the client’s
SCOPE is covered under NABCB accreditation of ICRS.
The NABCB mark shall only be used in
conjunction with and not in isolation from ICRS logo. When utilizing the
symbols, the NABCB mark size must not exceed the size of the ICRS
Certification logo or certified clients logo / symbol.
The logo shall not be used in any way that it
misleads the reader about the accredited status of the certification body
or the certified client.
The accreditation body’s logo shall not
be used on the packaging of a product, labels, publicity material, and
written announcements etc, that in any way suggest that the accreditation
body has certified or approved any product, process or service of the
certified body or in any other misleading manner.
The
logo shall not be displayed on vehicles except in publicity material like
part of large advertisement.
The
logo shall not be displayed on buildings and flags.
All
quotations and contracts by ICRS having the logo shall clearly indicate
the portion of activities that are not accredited by the board.
The
logo shall not be used on the visiting cards.
Upon
suspension or withdrawal of certification (however determined), client
shall discontinued use of all advertising matter that contains any
reference to certification status.
Upon
suspension of the certification by ICRS, the certified client shall
immediately cease to use its stationery, certificates and other publicity
material that has ICRS/NABCB logo on it. The use can be restarted only
after the suspension is revoked by the board.
Upon
termination of the certification on account of non-renewal/withdrawal of
the certified client shall immediately cease to use its stationary,
certificates and other publicity material that has ICRS/NABCB logo on it.
Discontinuation of the Certification Logo
and/or Accreditation Logo
A client certified by ICRS
shall discontinue the use of the ICRS certification logo and / or NABCB
accreditation mark immediately when any of the following conditions
exist:
a. A lapse of certification,
suspension or withdrawal;
b. The client has made a change
to his management System which has not been accepted by ICRS, and which
could reasonably be expected to affect the client’s qualification
for certification;
c. The client has failed to
implement a change to the system requirements issued by ICRS;
Any other circumstances, which arise, which
could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the client’s
management System certified by ICRS, as identified in the contract
agreement.
Misuse and Penalty
Misuse of ICRS certification logo and / or
NABCB accreditation mark would lead to corrective action, withdrawal of
certification, publication of the transgression and, if necessary, other
legal action.
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