Certification Marks & Guidelines

Certified organizations as meeting the requirements of relevant international standards may use the relevant certification mark on stationery, brochures and other items relevant to the organisation’s certified activity, subject to the conditions set out in this document.

• Clients may only use the Certification Mark corresponding to the standard(s) and the scope that Certification is based on.
• Clients can only use a Certification Mark, which they have been provided with a valid Certificate of Conformity.
• Clients with multiple sites can only use the Certification Mark corresponding to the site(s) that they have been certified. The Certification Mark must not be used in any way to create an assumption that not included sites are certified.
• The Certification Mark may be shown on Client’s letters and other public relations material such as business cards, website and email signature.
• The Certification Mark must not be used on product or in any way to create an assumption that it is a product Certification Mark or that a product has been certified.
• The Certification Mark must only be shown in standard size and design. Standard size and design may be obtained from AJA on request.
• The Certification Mark must never be shown as larger than Client’s own logo, but the certification Mark must always be shown in its entirety.
• Client will consult with AJA in respect of use of the Certification Mark if necessary.
• In case of suspension or withdrawal of a certificate client must discontinue its use of all advertising matter containing a reference to Certification.
• In case of incorrect reference to Certification status or misleading use of certification documents or marks, AJA may request corrective actions, suspension or withdrawal of certificate, publication of the transgression or, if necessary, legal action
• The Certification Mark must not be applied to laboratory test, calibration or inspection reports, as such reports are deemed to be products in this context.