Purpose of Logo and Mark Usage

This procedure ensures certified clients use AGA’s certification mark and accreditation symbol correctly. The guidance helps maintain trust, prevent misleading claims, and promote consistent communication about certification status across all business and marketing materials.

• Accreditation Body Requirements: Certified clients must follow strict requirements set by accreditation bodies when using marks. These rules preserve recognition, credibility, and compliance with global standards. Correct application assures stakeholders of the certification’s authenticity and organizational reliability.
• Rules Governing Certification Marks: Certification marks must never mislead the public or imply that products are certified. The marks only demonstrate certification of a management system. Unauthorized, incorrect, or misleading usage may result in action, including suspension or withdrawal of certification.
• Scope of Applicability: This procedure applies whenever the EIAC accreditation symbol is used by AGA or certified clients. It covers all EIAC accredited certificates and ensures organizations maintain consistent and globally recognized representation of their certification status at all times.
• Terms and Conditions Compliance: Certified organizations must comply with AGA’s terms and conditions for logo use. Proper application strengthens trust, ensures fair representation, and maintains the value of accreditation while protecting the credibility of AGA and accreditation bodies worldwide.