Logo Library
Policy On The Use Of Standards Malaysia Marks
NQA registered clients are authorized to affix both the NQA certification and registration marks. There are regulations governing the use of both marks, however, because some of the NQA registration marks incorporate the Standards Malaysia’s mark, the regulations on where it may be used are more prescriptive. Guidance on the use of both logos is given below. This guidance is formulated from regulations issued by the Standards Malaysia, the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). These conditions for the use of NQA marks summarizes how the different marks may be used to promote registration of management systems. NQA clients are encouraged to make use of marks to publicize registration, but particular care should be taken to ensure that the regulations governing the use of the marks, and how they are displayed, are complied with. The NQA Certification Mark comprises the NQA logo and the name of the standard. The NQA Registration Mark comprises the Certification Mark plus the Standards Malaysia accreditation mark. Reproduction of the marks must reflect accurately the original artwork provided, in particular, the proportions of the different elements must be maintained. Regulations governing the use of NQA Registration Marks are provided by the appropriate accreditation body: Standard Malaysia. NQA-registered clients are provided with an NQA Certificate of Registration, stating which standard(s) the company is registered against. This should be used to identify which mark(s) may be used by the organization. Subsidiary companies and site addresses not covered by the company's registration must not make use of NQA marks or imply that they are registered. Contravention of the regulations governing the use of marks or misleading use of any NQA mark, including misleading claims or inferences about the registration provided by NQA, could result in the withdrawal of a company's Certificate of Registration. This information is correct at the time of going to publication. However, the regulations are subject to change by the relevant authority.
No major restriction on location, colour or size, except that the mark may not be used on products, laboratory test reports, calibration reports or in association with activities or locations not covered under the scope of certification. The marks may be used on: Stationery, Advertising, Promotional goods, Flags,Vehicles, Window Stickers, Boundaries, Signs, and Corporate clothing.
With the exception of the permissible variations in colour and size as defined in these regulations, reproduction of all NQA Registration Marks must be as per the format above. The Registration Mark shall not normally be reduced beyond a minimum height of 20mm and a maximum height 30mm if printed on a sheet of A4 paper (any increase above 30mm must be proportionate). In exceptional circumstances which are usually dictated by space limitation or cost the mark may be reduced beyond 20mm provided that all elements are reduced proportionately and the mark remains legible. The Registration Mark should be printed in a single colour, which shall be black or the predominant ink colour of the document. Use of the NQA Registration Mark is, limited to: Stationery. General headed stationery but not test and inspection reports or calibration certificates. The title of the certificated entity must also be shown and the NQA Registration Mark must have no more prominence than the logo of the certificated entity. Advertising and Publicity Material. Except for promotional products such as calendars/diaries/mugs. The advertisement or publicity material must relate in whole or in part to the goods or services described in the scope of registration. Signs. Permitted on internal walls, doors and exhibition stands, but not on a site boundary, external wall or flag. Corporate Literature. The literature must relate to the activities covered under the scope of register