Any organisation certified by SOCOFRET is authorised to use the name ‘SOCOFRET’ and the ‘SOCOFRET Certification’ trademark in accordance with these provisions. This trademark is, in fact, the exclusive property of SOCOFRET, having been registered with the INPI in March 2017.
• The certification mark must always be accompanied by an explicit reference to SOCOFRET and must leave no room for ambiguity as to the subject of the certification
• The certification mark must not be used on a product, on product packaging, or in any other way that could be interpreted as an indication of that product’s conformity
• The certification mark must not be affixed to laboratory test reports, calibration or inspection reports, or certificates
• The use of SOCOFRET logos is strictly limited to documents provided by SOCOFRET. Any applicant wishing to use a Group logo on any document or medium other than those provided by SOCOFRET must always submit their proposal to SOCOFRET and comply with the criteria set out in the brand guidelines, which are available on request.
• Any incorrect or unauthorised use of the SOCOFRET certification mark and/or the SOCOFRET logo must be reported to SOCOFRET immediately. The customer must rectify any breaches of which they have been notified without delay. Should the incorrect or unauthorised use persist, or should the client refuse to comply, one of the following sanctions may be imposed: a simple warning, suspension or withdrawal of certification, together with legal action depending on the seriousness of the situation observed.
• The customer must agree, either during an audit or at a later date, that SOCOFRET may carry out any checks on all documents required to verify the correct use of the certification mark.
• The client must comply with all requirements that may be set out in the CSA-GTP certification scheme relating to the use of certification marks and information concerning the management system.
