Permitted content
- The certified legal holder and, where recorded, its trading name.
- The complete or accurately delimited certified scope.
- The applicable ICEQC certification scheme, standard and edition.
- The certificate number, validity dates and current public status.
- The ICEQC mark in the authorized form, size, context and medium.
Claims that are not permitted
Extended scope
Applying certification to an unlisted parent, subsidiary, franchisee, partner, location, programme, service, product or claim.
Regulatory meaning
Describing certification as governmental approval, a licence, statutory accreditation or permission to operate.
Academic meaning
Claiming degree recognition, credit, academic equivalency, admission entitlement or guaranteed learner outcomes.
Comparative status
Presenting certification as a ranking, score, grade, tier, award or proof of superiority over another provider.
Status changes
The holder must amend or discontinue claims when the scope or status changes. ICEQC may require correction, withdrawal of material, notification to affected parties or other action necessary to prevent continued public reliance on an inaccurate claim.