IQNET – International Certification Network was founded in Bern, Switzerland in 1990, and the number of certification bodies that are members of IQNET is constantly increasing worldwide. Each of the IQNET members is a leading organization in its own region, and through IQNET, they form the largest and most reputable network of certification bodies in the world.
The Turkish Standards Institute (TSE) has been a full member of IQNET since 2008. The IQNET Certificate, issued based on Management System Certificates issued by IQNET member certification bodies, allows for the recognition of the related management system certificate by other IQNET member certification bodies. The official IQNET website can be accessed at http://www.iqnet-certification.com/ .
TSE offers its customers the IQNET certificate, created under the category of “Management Systems for which an IQNET certificate has been issued,” without charging any additional fees.
IQNET Partners:
IQNET is an important organization for opening up to foreign markets, participating in world trade, or overcoming problems encountered in exports. Member countries can issue IQNET certificates in their own countries and recognize certificates issued by other member countries. The IQNET certificate facilitates import and export for our organizations in trade with the following countries:
Argentina • Australia • Austria • Brazil • Bosnia and Herzegovina • China • Colombia • Costa Rica • Croatia • Czech Republic • France • Germany • Hungary • India • Ireland • Israel • Italy • Japan • Korea • Malaysia • Mexico • Poland • Portugal • Romania • Serbia • Slovenia • Spain • Switzerland • Turkey • Uruguay • Uzbekistan • USA • Venezuela
TERMS OF USE OF THE IQNET MARK BY CERTIFIED ORGANIZATIONS
Organizations granted the right to use the IQNET Certificate and mark by TSE (Turkish Standards Institution); IQNET is obligated to comply with the conditions specified in the “BD 307-IQNET Management System Certification Mark” document provided at the end of the page. In summary, organizations that have received a certificate from TSE and have also been issued an IQNET certificate by TSE may use the IQNET mark, resizing it as is, while keeping the colors as indicated, provided that the following information is included next to the mark: Name of the certified organization Certificate registration number Relevant standard Certificate scope information Issues to be included next to the mark. The IQNET mark must be used together with the TSE logo. The IQNET mark cannot be used on the product that reaches the end consumer. The mark cannot be used on the primary packaging (e.g., milk carton) or secondary packaging (e.g., packaging containing milk cartons packed together). On secondary packaging that is not seen by the end consumer (e.g., boxes used for transporting products), it can be used together with a statement indicating that the certificate is issued to the relevant management system, not the product. The statement explaining that the certificate is issued to the management system can be, for example; “This product is manufactured in a facility certified to comply with the TS EN ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System standard.” Where necessary, instead of using the word “manufactured,” a more descriptive expression such as “harvested,” “packaged,” “bottled,” or “blended” should be preferred for consumer understanding. The IQNET brand may be used in the organization’s advertising publications or promotional brochures, provided that the information regarding the certification and its scope are clearly stated. Where legally prohibited, the IQNET brand should not be used in association with the environmental management certificate. The IQNET brand may be used in the organization’s advertising publications or promotional brochures, provided that the information regarding the certification and its scope are clearly stated. Where legally prohibited, the IQNET brand should not be used in association with the environmental management certificate.
For detailed information, you can contact our relevant certification directorate, where your head office address is located below.
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS PLANNING DIRECTORATE
Necatibey Cad. No:112 06100 Bakanlıklar-ANKARA
0 312 416 63 33 / 0 312 416 63 23
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