PECB regularly inspects Distributors, Partners, Trainers, Clients, and other relevant individuals or groups in order to scrutinize possible misusage of brand standards. Moreover, all complaints from the second or third parties regarding individuals or organizations that are misusing brand standards are taken very seriously by PECB. This approach is also applied to the investigation processes of complaints, in instances where the misuse of any symbol is confirmed, necessary measures are taken. If the misuse is not withdrawn, then legal actions will be taken.
Should you identify a situation where the misuse of the PECB brand standards is suspected, please inform us by writing at business.administrative@pecb.com.
The information below provides the most common brand standards misuses:
- PECB accreditation
- PECB affiliations
- PECB logo and slogan
- PECB certificates
- PECB training course names
- PECB website design layout
The following information provides guidelines on how to properly use brand standards and avoid misuse:
PECB Accreditation
PECB is accredited by the International Accreditation Service (IAS) as a Personnel Certification Body (under ISO/IEC 17024). In cases when anyone claims or associates PECB with any other accreditation body or a certification scheme that is not listed here, it shall not be considered, while further claims of the same subject matter should be considered with caution.
PECB is also accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) under ISO/IEC 17024 — Conformity assessment — General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons. To view the certificate, please click here.
PECB Affiliations
The following Distributors are part of the PECB Attributed Territories who have been granted special permission to use the PECB symbols as part of their identities:
- PECB United Kingdom
- PECB Netherlands
- PECB North America
- PECB Latam & Iberia / Sedika Technologies
- PECB Europe
- PECB France
- PECB Asia-Pacific
- PECB Africa and the Middle East
- PECB Nordics
In case you face any other permission claims, except the ones mentioned above, you should be aware that they are not granted special permission to use the PECB symbols as part of their identities, and it is advised not to engage with them.
PECB Logo and Slogan
The PECB logo is an acronym of the first letter of each word in the company’s official name (Professional Evaluation and Certification Board). The logo evolved from the modified typeface of “Raleway.” The PECB logo can stand alone or together with the slogan. However, when used together, the slogan must always be below the logo or on the right side of the logo as formatted in the brand book. The official slogan of PECB is “Beyond Recognition.” Any other forms of the PECB logo which differ from what the PECB Brand Book allows are prohibited and must be reported to us immediately.
Unacceptable Executions include:
- The logo associated with other texts, product names, or product logos
- Light-colored logotype artwork on white or light backgrounds
- Stretched, extended, or compressed logo
- Placing the logo over busy backgrounds
- Applying gradients, drop shadows, or other effects to the logotype
- Usage of fonts other than the original font
- Usage of borders to isolate the logo
The PECB logo is available to be downloaded here.