Use of Logos Rules and Regulations

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1 Change in Requirements for Logo Use In January 2015, ANAB changed its logo. It is allowing accredited CBs, such as Orion, and our clients three years, until December 31, 2017, to cease using the old ANAB logo. Existing documentation and marketing material bearing the pre-2015 ANAB accreditation symbol shall not be used after 2017/12/31. Orion s auditors shall verify this during audits. IAF Logo 1. Orion Clients may not use the IAF logo. Orion s Logo 1. The Orion logo may be used alone, but any and all accreditation agency logos provided by Orion (ANAB, ANSI or RvA) must always be used in conjunction with the Orion logo. 2. The Orion logo must appear to be about the same size as the accreditation logo(s) and in a size which makes all features of the mark clearly distinguishable without distortion of its dimensions. 3. The Orion logo shall not be more conspicuous than the name and logo of the registered organization. 4. The Orion mark may be embossed on paper or it may be printed in the color green (as specified in Graphic Code PMS 3435 or CMYK equivalent), or in black on a white or other clearly contrasting background, or in white on a black or clearly contrasting background. 5. Special effects applied electronically (ie Photoshop, Corel, etc.) are not permitted. These include but are not limited to drop shadows, bevel and emboss, outlines, glow, etc. 6. For Management Systems Certification, Orion s logo may not be used on products, nor on a product s individual package, container, etc. In the case of calibration or testing / analyzing activities, it may not be used on a calibration or test/analysis report. The mark shall not be used in any way that may be interpreted as denoting product or service conformity. 7. For Management Systems Certification, Orion s logos may be used on larger boxes, et cetera used for transportation of products and which can be reasonable considered as not reaching end users, if accompanied by a clear, explanatory statement such as This product was manufactured in a plant whose quality management system is registered as being in conformity with ISO For Product Certification, the Orion logo may not be used on products or on a product individual package, container, etc. in accordance with the specific Product Certification Standard, Program or Scheme. 9. Orion s logo may be used on business cards, advertising materials, supplier letterheads, or other material that is not used on the product so long as it is not used in any way that may be interpreted as denoting product conformity. 10. Where only one site or a portion of a site is covered by Orion s certification, the use of Orion s logo shall be such that it is clearly shown which sites or processes are covered by the registration. 11. A client awarded registration shall stop the display and any other use of the certificate of registration, Orion s logo, and the accreditation agency logo, as soon as possible after a lapse, suspension, or withdrawal of registration. 12. Any organization which has not been granted permission to use the Orion logo is forbidden to use the logo in any way whatsoever. Orion may decide to change these regulations. Orion s clients will be informed either in writing or via the web of any change in the regulations. 13. Orion auditors will routinely check our clients usage of Orion s and associated accreditation logos. Orion may take the necessary measures when the logo or logos are used incorrectly. Orion will also routinely check to ensure that the certificate and the certification are not being misused or misrepresented.

2 14. Each accreditation agency maintains the right to verify the proper usage of its logo, and to take necessary measures when the logos are used improperly. In addition, please see the accreditation agency specific regulations below. ANAB Logo 1. In January 2015, ANAB changed its accreditation logo and established a three-year transition period for accredited management systems CBs to allow all CBs and their certified customers to convert their documentation to include the new symbol. The new ANAB accreditation symbol shall replace the pre-2015 accreditation symbol on all documents and media no later than 2017/12/31. Existing documentation and marketing material bearing the pre-2015 ANAB accreditation symbol shall not be used after 2017/12/31. CBs shall verify that these organizations are following these rules. 2. An ANAB-accredited registered organization may use the ANAB accreditation symbol only in conjunction with Orion s mark on the organization s stationery and literature, and in its advertising, subject to the conditions below and to Orion s conditions for the use of its own mark. 3. The ANAB accreditation symbol shall be reproduced: In black on a white or light-colored background or in blue (PMS 286 or equivalent) and red (PMS485 or equivalent). In a size that makes all features of the symbol clearly distinguishable. Without distortion of its dimensions. 4. When using the ANAB accreditation symbol, its size must not exceed the size of Orion s mark. 5. An organization may not place the ANAB accreditation symbol in isolation from Orion s mark. 6. Neither Orion s mark nor ANAB s accreditation symbol shall be used on a product or in such a way as to suggest that Orion and/or ANAB have certified or approved any product, process or service of a registered organization, or in any other misleading manner. a) If larger boxes, etc., used for transportation include the symbol(s), a clear statement must be included. This could be a clear statement that (This product) was manufactured in a plant whose (quality/environmental/other specific type) management system is registered as being in conformity with (specific standards). RvA Logo 1. The accreditation mark shall not appear more conspicuous then Orion s logo. 2. The maximum size of the mark shall not exceed 24 x 38 mm. 3. Whenever reference is made to accreditation without the use of an accreditation mark, the reference must include the registration number, C The registration number, C147, has already been added to the logos, according to the RvA s guidelines in Appendix One regarding text size, font, etc. That text, already appended to the logo, must be clearly visible and large enough to be easily read. 5. The rules regarding the use of the mark on the World Wide Web shall be identical to those rules regulating the use of the mark in printed use. 6. Should the mark be printed in color, Appendix One of the RvA rules state that the PMS colors used are Graphic Codes PMS 131 for the orange at the top and PMS 296 for the blue at the bottom of the mark.

3 7. The RvA accreditation mark may not be affixed to products or their packages or to related products. 8. Certified calibration- and testing laboratories and inspection bodies may not use the RvA accreditation mark on reports and certificates. 9. The mark may not be used on automobiles. ANSI Logo 1. Orion clients may not use the ANSI logo. 2. The ANSI accreditation symbol shall not be used in any misleading manner. This includes the use of the symbol in such a way as to imply that ANSI has certified or approved any product or service supplied by a licensee of a mark. ANSI does not accept responsibility for quality or performance of the product or service. 3. Neither Orion nor its clients shall use the ANSI accreditation symbol in any misleading manner, nor shall it imply in their use of the certification body mark or in any reference to ANSI accreditation that ANSI approves of its products or services. 4. The ANSI accreditation symbol shall not be displayed on any product or its packaging. 5. The ANSI accreditation symbol shall not be used in such a way as to imply that ANSI accepts responsibility for activities carried out under the scope of accreditation and/or certification 6. In the event that accreditation is withdrawn from Orion, Orion shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that its licensees immediately cease use of stationery, literature, advertisements, goods and packaging bearing the ANSI accreditation reference. BIFMA 1. The Usage Guidelines for Program Participants are documented at: 2. Orion shall provide to the applicant organization of a certified product, the appropriate level certification mark artwork and shall monitor that the applicant organization applies and uses the level certification mark in accordance with the level certification mark guidelines. Use of the level certification mark by an applicant organization is voluntary. 3. The applicant organization of a certified product shall have the right to publish the fact that it has been authorized to apply the level certification mark on products to which the certification applies. The certification mark may be used in promotional literature published about the product by the applicant organization, its wholesalers, distributors, or retailers, as long as it is in direct correlation to the product. 4. The level certification mark must not be used to signify level labeling of every product from the applicant organization and may never be used to imply direct endorsement of an applicant organization or product by BIFMA. 5. Orion shall take appropriate action when an applicant organization of a product it has certified engages in unauthorized, incorrect, or misleading use of the certification or level mark, whether it is discovered by Orion or is brought to its attention. Circumstances for unauthorized, incorrect, or misleading use of the certification or level mark are described in the level program guidelines and the level certification mark guidelines. Orion shall bring to BIFMA's attention, any instances of unauthorized use of a level certification mark by an applicant organization of a product that has not been certified. BIFMA will engage in appropriate action with the infringing organization. 6. Orion shall determine when probationary use of the level certification mark may be warranted due to product nonconformance, improper use of the level certification mark, or infringement of the level certification

4 scheme. Probationary use of the mark is allowed for a limited period of time as specified by Orion. Orion shall inform the applicant organization of the conditions under which the probationary level certification status can be removed (e.g., corrective actions that shall be taken). At the end of the probation period, Orion shall investigate whether the indicated conditions for reinstating the level certification mark have been fulfilled. Upon receiving proof of fulfillment of these conditions, Orion shall notify the applicant organization that the probationary use has been removed. If at the end of the probation period, the indicated conditions for removing the probationary status have not been fulfilled, a withdrawal of the certification mark shall be considered. In more severe or repeated instances of product non-conformity, misuse of the level certification mark, or failure to meet the requirements for removal of probationary level certification mark status, Orion shall withdraw a products certification and the use of the level certification mark. Orion shall inform the applicant organization that the certification and level certification mark are being withdrawn via a withdrawal notification. If the level certification mark is withdrawn from a product for any reason, Orion shall direct the applicant organization to notify its wholesalers, distributors, and retailers to immediately cease to use the certification mark in conjunction with that product, and the mark is to be eliminated from product packaging/promotional materials within six months from the date of withdrawal notification. Orion shall immediately notify BIFMA of any product withdrawals. When issues related to product non-conformity or improper use of the level certification mark come to the attention of BIFMA, BIFMA shall notify the appropriate product certification body of the product in question. Orion shall then engage in investigation and resolution of the complaint. PEFC Chain of Custody SFI 1. The logo user is obliged to use the PEFC logo in accordance with the PEFC Logo Use Rules, graphical guidelines specified in the PEFC Logo Reproduction Tool Kit, and together with a registration number issued by the SFI so as to ensure that the logo user is identifiable on its basis. PEFC Logo Usage Rules can be found at: The PEFC Logo Reproduction Tool Kit can be found at: 2. The PEFC Logo shall be used with the Orion Mark-in accordance with the Orion Logo section of this document. 3. The client organization with a valid PEFC chain of custody certificate can only use the PEFC Logo with a unique PEFC license logo number for on-product as well as off-product purposes based on PEFC Logo usage license contract issued by the PEFC Council or another entity authorized by the PEFC Council and in accordance with the PEFC logo usage rules. 4. Unauthorized use of the PEFC logo is prohibited and may lead to legal action and/or fines. 1. The SFI logo shall be used with the Orion Mark-in accordance with the Orion Logo section of this document. 2. The SFI Mark shall be used in accordance with the appropriate section of REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SFI PROGRAM,STANDARDS, RULES FOR LABEL USE, PROCEDURES AND GUIDANCE. This document can be found at: R2 1. R2 Solutions has developed and trademarked the R2 Logo. Upon certification to the R2 Standard by Orion, Orion or R2 Solutions shall provide certified facilities the license to use the R2 Logo for a period of one year from the effective date of certification. Certified facilities that use the R2 logo may only do so in the following

5 ways and under the following conditions: a. Clients certified to R2:2008 may only use the leaf logo. b. Clients certified to R2:2013 may use only circular logo. c. The R2 Logo shall not be altered in any way, other than size or the use of black and white instead of color. d. The R2 Logo may only be displayed relative to R2 certified sites and shall not mislead consumers to believe that other company locations are also certified. Therefore, when an organization has multiple sites, it must reference those specific sites certified if not all are certified. e. The R2 Logo may be used only in relation with the activities or scope certified. When all operating activities are not certified: i. The R2 logo may only be displayed in conjunction with the activity(s) certified. ii. R2 logo may not be displayed on corporate websites or other media which are not specific to the scope certified. f. All use of the R2 Logo shall discontinue immediately if a facility s R2 Certification is suspended or revoked by the Certification Body that issued it, until such time as certification is reinstated. All use of the R2 Logo shall also discontinue immediately upon the expiration or lapse of a facility s R2 certification. The R2 Logo shall be promptly removed from all publications upon suspension, expiration, or withdrawal of active R2 Certification, including but not limited to website usage, signatures, printed marketing, business cards, etc. g. The R2 Certified logo will be clear and legible, and when used electronically, must be hyperlinked to E-Stewards 1) During Audits, Orion shall confirm that the use of the e-stewards logo by the e-steward is in accordance with the licensing agreement with BAN and copyright provision. Identification of improper use of logo and/or copyrights will be documented as a nonconformance in accordance with the provisions of TP 01. Withdrawal of e-steward logo will be in accordance with TP 01. RIOS 1) Orion is not allowed to give the logo to the client. 2) Orion must put the logo on the certificate TL ) Members of the telecommunications industry certified by an accredited TL 9000 registrar may publicize the fact that their quality management systems have been approved for the scope identified on their registration certificates. Organizations may not state or imply that their products are registered or certified to TL The specific rules for publicizing TL 9000 registration are as follows: 2) The certified unit is entitled to use the TL 9000 logo on letterheads, brochures and other promotional material, 3) The TL 9000 certificate number should be used in conjunction with the TL 9000 logo, 4) When a copy of a TL 9000 registration certificate is requested and provided, the registration profile shall be included as an attachment, 5) The TL 9000 logo shall not be used on manufactured product labeling, packaging, trade samples, or other statements of product conformance, 6) References to the TL 9000 registration shall only apply to the scope as defined on the certificate, 7) The TL 9000 logo may be used on flags, buildings, or vehicles, 8) The organization shall not publish or circulate an image of a product with TL 9000 stamped on or across it,

6 9) In the event of certification/registration revocation, the certificate holder shall immediately discontinue all use and distribution of any letterheads; promotional material bearing the TL 9000 logo, and any claims to registration, 10) Misuse of the TL 9000 logo may be grounds for withdrawal of certification/registration, 11) Certificate holders shall abide by the requirements of the accreditation bodies and registrars that issued the certificates, and 12) Products may be advertised as being produced using a TL 9000 certified quality management system. Examples of Logos Appropriate logos, and specific logo files types, may be requested from Barb Bernhardt bbernhardt@orion4value.com. (There are many variations on the BIFMA logo. Please contact Barb Bernhardt for information on the correct logo for each BIFMA client.)