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Use of Logos – Rules and Regulations

Orion Registrar, Inc. GFTP01000-4.0 © 2011

Revised: 12-19-14

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 9001.”

8. 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.

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.



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ANAB Logo

1. A Quality Management System (QMS) or Environmental Management System (EMS) registered

organization may use the ANAB accreditation mark 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.

2. The ANAB accreditation mark shall be reproduced:

a. in black or in blue (PMS 2935 or equivalent)

b. in a size which makes all features of the mark clearly distinguishable.

c. without distortion of its dimensions.

3. When using the ANAB accreditation mark, its size must not exceed the size of Orion’s mark.

4. An organization may not place the ANAB accreditation mark in isolation from Orion’s mark.

5. Neither Orion’s mark nor ANAB’s accreditation mark 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 mark(s), a statement must be included. This

could be a clear statement that “(This product) was manufactured in a plant whose

(quality/environmental 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, C147.

4. 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.

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.



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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:

http://levelcertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Brand-Standards_rev5.pdf

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

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



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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

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:

http://www.pefc.org/standards/technical-documentation/pefc-international-standards-2010/677-pefc-logo-

usage-rules-pefc-st-20012008-v2

• The PEFC Logo Reproduction Tool Kit can be found at:

http://www.pefc.co.uk/communicate/brochures/item/74-pefc-logo-usage-toolkit

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.

SFI

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

2010-2014 PROGRAM,STANDARDS, RULES FOR LABEL USE, PROCEDURES AND GUIDANCE. This

document can be found at:

http://www.sfiprogram.org/files/pdf/interpretations2010-2014requirementspdf/

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

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



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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, email signatures, printed marketing, business

cards, etc.

g. The R2 Certified logo will be clear and legible, and when used electronically, must be hyperlinked to

http://www.r2solutions.org

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 9000

1) 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 9000.

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,

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.



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Examples of Logos

Appropriate logos, and specific logo files types, may be requested from Barb Bernhardt

[email protected].

(There are many variations on the BIFMA logo. Please contact Barb Bernhardt for information on the correct logo

for each BIFMA client.)



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Whereas the logo user is to be granted a license for

the PEFC logo with registration number PEFC/29-

44-09 and to be allowed to use the PEFC logo

according to the PEFC Logo Use Rules.

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