General Requirements
When using the First Wave International Certifications logo and accreditation body marks, clients must comply with the following conditions:
Logo Specifications and Presentation
Color and Format Standards
- The FICPL logo must be reproduced in its exact original colors and proportions
- Alternative formats permitted: grayscale or black and white versions only
- The logo may be proportionally enlarged or reduced while maintaining minimum legibility standards
- Minimum size requirement: 10mm height to ensure clear readability of all text elements
- Single-color reproduction is acceptable when necessary
Usage Scope and Applications
- Logo usage is restricted to materials directly related to the certified scope as specified in the Registration Schedule
- Permitted applications include:
- Official correspondence
- Advertising materials
- Promotional content
- Marketing collateral
Prohibited Uses and Restrictions
Misleading Representations
- The logo must not suggest government ministerial certification or approval of client activities
- No usage that implies government endorsement, official seal status, or regulatory approval
- The logo must not create public mistrust or confusion about the nature of certification
- Usage must clearly indicate organizational-specific certification only
Product and Service Limitations
- The logo does not imply that products or services themselves are directly approved by FICPL
- Certification applies to management systems, not individual products or services
- Clear distinction must be maintained between system certification and product approval
Quality Management System Certification Guidelines
Permitted Applications
Stationery and Literature
- Logo may appear on letterhead, business cards, and official documents
- Permitted on promotional literature and publicity materials
- Acceptable for website and digital marketing materials
Product Labeling Requirements When placing certification marks on product labels, the following text must be prominently displayed and clearly linked to the certification mark:
"Manufactured/supplied/designed/developed under a quality management system certified as complying with [applicable standard: ISO 9001/ISO 27001/ISO 27701/ISO 20000-1]"
Prohibited Product Applications
Direct Product Marking
- Certification marks must not be placed directly on products without appropriate explanatory text
- Marks cannot be used on individual product packaging without required disclaimers
- No usage that suggests individual product conformity rather than system certification
Application Definitions
Individual Products : Tangible products, individual packages, test reports, calibration certificates, or inspection reports intended for end users.
Transportation Packaging : Secondary packaging (cardboard boxes, shipping containers) not typically reaching end consumers.
Marketing Materials : Pamphlets, brochures, advertisements, and promotional content.
Required Statement Format : Clear declaration that products were manufactured under a certified quality management system complying with relevant ISO standards.
Compliance and Enforcement
Client Responsibilities
By accepting certification, clients acknowledge:
- Complete understanding of all terms and conditions outlined in these regulations
- Commitment to comply with all FICPL logo usage requirements
- Acknowledgment that accreditation body conditions override these regulations where applicable
- Responsibility for proper logo implementation across all applications
Enforcement Actions
Violation Consequences First Wave International Certifications reserves the right to:
- Immediately revoke certification without prior notice
- Suspend certification pending corrective action
- Withdraw registration certificates
- Take legal action for trademark infringement
Enforcement Actions
In the event of a violation, First Wave International Certifications may take the following actions:
- Immediately revoke certification without prior notice
- Suspend certification pending corrective action
- Withdraw registration certificates
- Take legal action for trademark infringement
Monitoring and Oversight
- Regular audits of logo usage compliance
- Investigation of reported misuse
- Corrective action requirements for violations
- Documentation of compliance failures
