ISSC Logo Regulation and Usage Policy

Certificate Ownership and Management

• All validation and verification statements issued by ISSC remain the sole property of the company.
• Clients must return these statements immediately upon ISSC's request, especially in cases of suspension, withdrawal, or expiry.

Proper Use of Validation/Verification Statements and Marks

Accurate Representation

• Validated/verified clients are responsible for ensuring that references to ISSC validation or verification services are clear, accurate, and not misleading.
• The use of ISSC statements or marks must strictly reflect the validated/verified scope and shall not imply certification, product approval, or any approval beyond the validated/verified claim.

Consequences of Misuse

• Any misuse of validation/verification statements or ISSC marks may result in:
  • Formal corrective actions
  • Suspension or withdrawal of statement
  • Public disclosure of misuse
  • Legal action, where necessary

ISSC Validation/Verification Logo Usage Guidelines

License and Permitted Use

• The ISSC logo is licensed exclusively to clients who have completed validation or verification services with ISSC.
• Permitted only for organizations who:
  • Hold valid statements for:
    • ISO 14064-1
    • ISO 14064-2
    • ISO 14064-3
    • ISO 14067
    • ISO 14068-1
• The logo may appear on:
  • Corporate documents
  • Websites
  • Brochures
  • Presentations
  • Email signatures
  • Marketing materials relevant to validated/verified activities.
• The validation/verification number and the validated/verified scope must be clearly shown alongside the logo.
• The logo may be printed in one color that matches the company branding.

Restrictions on Use

• The ISSC logo must not be used on:
  • Products or packaging
  • Laboratory test reports or inspection documents
• Logo alterations are prohibited, including:
  • Cropping
  • Stretching
  • Color changes
  • Placement on complex or low-contrast backgrounds that affect readability.

Compliance and Monitoring

ISSC reserves the right to control and audit the use of its validation/verification logo.

Enforcement actions include:

• Requests for immediate corrections or removals
• Suspension or withdrawal of statements
• Legal action or public disclosure if misuse persists

Logo Specifications and Design Standards

Dimensions and Clear Space

Minimum Size

• Print: Not less than 2.5 cm in width
• Digital: Not less than 72 pixels wide

Clear Space

• Maintain a space equal to the height of the letter "C" in the logo on all sides.