# ICEQC-PRD-4000:2026 — Educational Product Quality Certification Scheme Status: Published Version: Edition 2026 ICEQC requirements for educational product quality certification scheme. ## 1 Name 1.1 This document is ICEQC-PRD-4000, Educational Product Quality Certification Scheme. ## 2 Purpose 2.1 This document establishes object-specific education quality requirements within a controlled ICEQC certification scope. ## 3 Certification boundary 3.1 Certification is voluntary, applies only to the stated scope and does not confer governmental authority, a licence, institutional recognition, academic equivalency, a ranking or approval of education content. ## 4 Conformity determination 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 Remote assessment 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 Product object and version scope 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 Educational purpose and use conditions 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 Product quality governance 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 Risk and learner protection 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 Human factors and accessibility 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 Specialist safety dependency 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 Manufacture and supply control 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 Software and firmware control 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 Privacy and security 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 Instructions and user information 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 Verification and release 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 Complaint, defect and incident control 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 Change and configuration control 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 Public claims and demonstrations 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. --- ICEQC certification is voluntary and does not constitute governmental authorization, institutional licensing, programme accreditation, degree recognition or academic equivalency.