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.