Management System
Guideline

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MS-0005743
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Jul 24, 2024
Joanne McCulley
Lisa Purcell
Markus Dohm

Promoting Certification and Using the TRNA and ANAB MarksPromoting
Certification and Using the TRNA and ANAB Marks
Legal Scope:TÜV Rheinland of North America Inc.
Business Scope:
A.01 Certification of Management Systems
A.01 Certification of Management Systems : ISO 9001/ANAB-TR NA
A.01 Certification of Management Systems : ISO 14001 /ANAB-TR NA
A.01 Certification of Management Systems : ISO 45001/ANAB-TR NA
A.01 Certification of Management Systems : ISO 50001/ANAB-TRNA
A.01 Certification of Management Systems : ISO 27001/ANAB-TRNA
A.01 Certification of Management Systems : ISO 27701/ANAB-TRNA
A.01 Certification of Management Systems : AS 9100/ANAB-TR NA
A.01 Certification of Management Systems : AS 9120/ANAB-TR NA
A.01 Certification of Management Systems : ISO 37301/ANAB-TRNA
A.01 Certification of Management Systems : ISO 42001/ANAB-TRNA
Process Scope:
6.3 Service Delivery
6.3 Service Delivery : 6.3.3 Certification1.

Objectives

The purpose of this procedure is to describe the applicability and conditions of use of the TRNA
trademarks, ANAB accreditation marks and promotion of certification by clients certified by TRNA.
2.

Terms and Abbreviations
Terms/Abbreviations

Description

Certification Body (CB)An organization that has been accredited by an Accreditation Body to certify
an organization’s management system and implementation/maintenancethereof as being in conformity to a specific standard (e.g., ISO 14001:2015).
An organization that accredits Certification Bodies to certify an organization’smanagement system and implementation/maintenance thereof as being inconformity to a specific standard.
The logo, symbol, or other graphic representation that identifies the CB, AB,
IAF, etc.
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) is a wholly owned subsidiaryof the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), a nonprofit corporation.
The International Accreditation Forum, Inc. – a global association of ABs andothers who develop and maintain a single worldwide program of conformity
assessment to ensure that accredited certificates may be relied upon.
The International Organization for Standardization - develops and publishesinternational standards.
TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.

Accreditation Body(AB)Trademark and MarkANABIAFISOTRNA
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3.

Company certified by TRNA
Scope of Application

A.01 Certification of Management Systems.

4.

Principles

4.1

General Requirements

4.1.1

This procedure describes how a client can properly use TRNA trademark(s) and ANAB accreditationmark(s). During audit activities, TRNA will monitor the client’s promotion of its certification and its
use of these trademarks and accreditation marks.

4.1.2

ISO publishes rules for a client to follow when publicizing the certification of its management system
by an accredited CB. Certification indicates conformity to the standards for documented management
systems by TRNA. It does not indicate an endorsement or approval by ISO, nor a product / service
certification of any kind. ISO develops and promulgates international standards but does not operatea scheme for verifying conformity to them. Using the ISO logo alone in advertisements would give theimpression that ISO has “approved” such certification or even carried it out. Therefore, it is incorrect
for the certificate holder to describe the company as “ISO registered” or “ISO certified”.

4.1.3

When the Standard is specified in conjunction with promotion of its certification, the certificate
holder shall not use the generic term of the standard (e.g., ISO 9000 or ISO 14000). The certificate
holder shall indicate the specific standard, including the edition year, to which its certification applies(e.g., ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, etc., as appropriate).

4.2

Specifications of the TRNA Trademark and Accreditation Mark use

4.2.1

If the TRNA trademark is used, it must be in one the following options:a) The “Triangle” is a registered trademark (No. 1,674,458) with the United States Patent andTrademark Office.
b) The trademark shall be reproduced:
I.
II.

The triangle and line in the color blue as specified in Graphic Code PMS 300 with TÜV in black or
on a clearly contrasting background;
In a size where all features of the mark are clearly distinguishable, generally with the length of thetriangle side being no less than 3/16 inch (4.8 mm).

c) A client may use the TRNA trademark by itself or in conjunction with the appropriate ANAB mark.
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4.2.2

ANAB grants TRNA the right to apply the AB mark, subject to specific rules (i.e. color, size, and locationof the mark).
a) If the ANAB accreditation mark is used, it must be as one the following options:b) The ANAB accreditation mark shall be reproduced as follows:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.

4.2.3

In black on a white or light-colored background or in blue (PMS 286 or equivalent) and red (PMS485 or equivalent) or light-colored background;
In a size which makes all features of the mark clearly distinguishable;
Without distortion of its dimensions;
When using the ANAB accreditation mark, its size must not exceed the size of TRNA's trademark;An organization may not place the ANAB accreditation mark in isolation from TRNA's trademark.

If the IAF MLA mark and ANAB accreditation mark is used, it must be in one of the following options:a) The IAF MLA Mark shall not be used by the client as a stand-alone mark; it must be combined with
the ANAB accreditation mark, as shown above.

4.3

Conditions of the TRNA Trademark and Accreditation Mark use

4.3.1

The trademark and/or accreditation mark(s) shall only be used in conjunction with the client’s specificname, location that gained certification and ceases on the expiration date of the certification.
When a client only certified a portion of its manufacturing processes, products or services, the claimof certification must be specific and not provide the impression of “organization-wide” certification.
The trademark and/or accreditation mark(s) shall not be used for the labeling of individual products
or evidence of service provision, or in intimate association with the products or services in a mannerthat suggests the products or services themselves are certified or endorsed by TRNA. Productpackaging is considered as that which can be removed without the product disintegrating or being
damaged. Accompanying information is considered as separately available or easily detachable. Typelabels or identification plates are considered as part of the product. The trademark and/oraccreditation mark(s) shall not be used on test, calibration or inspection reports.

4.3.2
4.3.3

4.3.4

The use of the trademark and/or accreditation mark(s) must not, without the express permission ofTRNA, be transferred to third parties, successors or be the subject of an assignment, sale or of any
sort of enforced measure.

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4.3.5

Under suspension, the client's management system certificate is temporarily invalid. During thesuspension the client shall refrain from any further promotion of its certification. TRNA shall makethe suspension information publicly accessible. Failure to comply with this requirement may lead towithdrawal of the client's certification.

4.3.6

If certification is withdrawn, the client loses the right to use the trademark and/or accreditationmark(s). If an organization continues to use the trademark and/or accreditation mark(s) following
withdrawal or expiration, this will be considered making a false claim of certification, and TRNA
and/or ANAB may take legal action.

4.4 Statements/Examples Regarding System Certification
4.4.1

The statement shall include reference to:I. identification (e.g. brand or name) of the certified client;II. the type of management system (e.g. quality, environment) and the applicable standard and revision
year;
III. the certification body issuing the certificate.
4.4.2

The following statement is approved for use per the requirements above:“<Company name is <standard> certified with TUV Rheinland of North America”
Deviations must be reviewed and approved by TRNA.
Please contact your Project Manager for high resolution images of the marks

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5.

Roles & Responsibilities
Process Roles
TRNA
ANABClient

6.

Responsibilities
Global Registrar providing accredited certification services to a variety of clients
under multiple accreditations.
Provider accreditation services to certification bodies include TRNA.
The certified organization is responsible for implementing the requirements of thisprocedure when using certification and accreditation marks and/or promoting its
certification.

Specifications
N/A

7.

Attachments
N/A

8.

Related Documents
MS-0005711 - TRNA A.01 Navigation Tool
MS-0043514 - Terms and Conditions of Certification of TÜV Rheinland Cert GmbH / LGA InterCertGmbH

9.

External Reference Documents
ISO 17021 2015 - Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies providing audit and certificationof management systems
External Links
ISO requirements
IAF requirements (IAF ML2)
ANAB requirements (PR 1018)
ANAB Heads Up #34 (2004)

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