Use of 3core²’s Certification Logo and Accreditation symbol

Correct use of the Certification and Accreditation Symbols and Logos

You must:

• Use the Accreditation Symbol (also commonly referred to as a mark) and/or the 3core² logo that appears on your certificate, or a subsequent logo approved by us. Please also read the restrictions section of this document.
• Add the certificate number that appears on your certificate (e.g., 1563 – as illustrated below) except when using 3core² Logo on a vehicle.
• Include the words ‘Certificate Number’ or ‘Cert No’ before the digits and place centrally underneath the logo.
• Place the standard(s) for which you have a certificate centrally underneath the Certificate Number.
• If you are certified to Multiple Standards, they may be listed one under the other.
• The Logo, Certificate Number and Standards must clearly relate to one another.

Size and Colour:

• Symbols and Logos can be reproduced in full colour, black and white, or grey
• On websites and electronic documents, symbols, logos and associated text should be legible on commonly used computer screens/resolutions.Printed Materials
• Minimum height of Symbols, Logo box (excluding your certificate number) is 20mm, although this can be reduced to 15mm on business cards providing legibility is maintained
• Maximum height is 30mm on A4 paper but can be increased proportionately for larger paper/display sizes
• Please also note that the term Accredited must not be used when referring to certificates issued by 3core², as clients are certified by 3core² and are not Accredited by 3core²

Restrictions:

• Not use the Accreditation Symbol on a product or product packaging (such as blister packs, bottles or cans containing the item sold) seen by the consumer or in any other way that may be interpreted as denoting product conformity (unless the goods or product have been manufactured under an accredited product conformity scheme).
• Not use the Accreditation Symbol on its own i.e. must be displayed as illustrated above.
• Not apply the Accreditation Symbol to laboratory test, calibration, or inspection reports, as such reports are deemed to be products in this contex
• Not make or permit any misleading statement regarding its certification.
• Not use or permit the use of a certification document or any part thereof in a misleading manner.
• Upon suspension or withdrawal of its certification, discontinue using the Accreditation Symbol and or 3core² Logo on all advertising matter that contains a reference to certification.
• Amend all advertising matter when the scope of certification has been reduced.
• Not allow reference to its management system certification to be used in such a way as to imply that the Certification Body (3core²) nor the Accreditation Body certifies a product (including service) or process.
• Not allow reference to its management system certification to be used in such a way as to imply that the Accreditation body or 3core² certifies a product (including service) or process.
• Not imply that the certification applies to activities that are outside the scope of certification.
• Not use its certification in such a manner that would bring the certification body (3core²) and/or certification system or the Accreditation body into disrepute and lose public trust.
• Not use the Accreditation body logo or mark on building exteriors (but they can be used on internal walls and exhibition stands).
• Not use the Accreditation body logo or mark on flags, vehicles or external packaging.

Last reviewed 03/07/2024