ICEQC-PRD-4000 — Education Quality Certification Scheme for Educational Products

4.1 Each applicable requirement shall be determined only as C or NC. NA requires confirmed objective non-applicability. Certification is prohibited while any applicable requirement is NC or any nonconformity remains open.

5.1 Assessment is conducted remotely through controlled documents, data, interviews, demonstrations, independent sampling and suitable specialist evidence. ICEQC does not conduct routine on-site assessment.

6.1 The provider shall define the exact product models, components, software, accessories, intended learners, intended uses, exclusions and public claims within scope. 6.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 6.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 6.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope.

7.1 The product shall have defined educational purposes, intended users, setup, operating environment and conditions outside intended use. 7.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 7.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 7.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope.

8.1 Design, sourcing, production, release, change, complaint, incident and corrective authorities shall be assigned and exercised. 8.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 8.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 8.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope.

9.1 Foreseeable misuse and learner safety, dignity, privacy and accessibility risks shall be identified and controlled throughout the lifecycle. 9.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 9.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 9.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope.

10.1 The product shall support suitable perception, handling, interaction, instruction and accommodation for intended users. 10.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 10.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 10.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope.

11.1 Material electrical, mechanical, chemical, thermal, optical, acoustic or other specialist safety dependencies shall be supported by suitable current evidence. 11.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 11.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 11.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope.

12.1 Critical suppliers, components, specifications, acceptance, traceability and nonconforming output shall be controlled. 12.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 12.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 12.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope.

13.1 Embedded or associated software shall be versioned, tested, secured, updated and recoverable according to product risk. 13.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 13.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 13.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope.

14.1 Product accounts, data, connectivity, permissions, access and security updates shall be purpose-limited and controlled. 14.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 14.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 14.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope.

15.1 Setup, safe use, supervision, maintenance, limitations, support and disposal information shall be accurate and accessible. 15.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 15.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 15.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope.

16.1 The complete applicable specification and risk controls shall be verified before release or material change. 16.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 16.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 16.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope.

17.1 Complaints, defects, incidents, field actions and corrective effectiveness shall be traceable and risk-responsive. 17.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 17.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 17.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope.

18.1 Model, component, supplier, software, manufacturing and claim changes shall be assessed before implementation. 18.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 18.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 18.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope.

19.1 Educational, performance, safety and compatibility claims shall correspond to the certified product scope and substantiating evidence. 19.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 19.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 19.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope.