Use of “ISO” related statements in
literature
SQA Advisory Number 9
Original date: September
24, 2004
Revision date: June 30, 2004
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Introduction:
As part of the SQA
family, we want each of our clients to be able to publicize the fact
that their organization’s quality or environmental management system
is certified. Of course, this must be done in a manner that does not
convey an erroneous message. The following criteria have been
developed to supplement the existing criteria regarding use of the
SQA logo (the “Mark”) or that of any of its accreditation bodies.
Discussion:
Any statements
relative to certification must be limited to the applicable quality
or environmental management system. No statements of certification
may be made regarding products, services or equipment.
SQA Position:
Examples of acceptable statements
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Examples of incorrect statements
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“Certified to ISO
9001:2000
(It is preferable that “design” or “no/design” be
stated. However, if there are space limitations, this
would be acceptable.)
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“ISO 9000 Certified”
(This grammatically states that “ISO” did the
certification, when, in fact, an accredited registrar
did the certification. Also, ISO 9000 is not a
certifiable standard – it is ISO 9001.) |
“Certified to ISO
9001:2000, with design”, or
“Certified to ISO 9001:2000, including design” |
“ISO 9001 Certified”
(Same as above, plus: This lacks any reference to the
date of the standard. Also, if the certification is to
ISO 9001:2000, there is no reference to design or
no/design.) |
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“Certified to ISO
9001:2000, without design”, or “Certified to ISO
9001:2000 no/design” |
“Certified to ISO 9001”
(Even though this may be grammatically correct, it also
lacks any reference to the date of the standard. Also,
if the certification is to ISO 9001:2000, there is no
reference to design or no/design.) |
Note: These examples apply equally to ISO 14001, 2004
If your organization has any
literature or other media that make statements such as “ISO
Certified”, etc. you may continue to use this literature or media
until it is depleted. Upon re-order, please make the appropriate
changes. This applies to any similar statements that you may have
printed on trucks, banners, web pages, etc. When they wear out, need
repainting, or need updating make the change at that time. Second,
if any of your literature or other media makes any statement to the
effect that your products, services or equipment are “certified to
ISO 9001”, you must take prompt corrective action to correct these
statements.
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