MCS Certification Mark
On 1st December 2019, MCS launched a new Certification Mark for certified Installers and, manufacturers with certified products.
This is an exciting milestone for our organisation as we establish a new brand specifically designed to strengthen our profile and reputation with consumers and industry alike. In doing this we want to live up to our strapline of ‘giving you confidence in home-grown energy’.
The MCS Certified Mark is a big part of what we do. It is a badge of quality, clearly demonstrating that your business or product has met the exacting criteria we set. So please display it with pride and help consumers and communities across the UK recognise the quality and integrity that MCS certification represents.
Please carefully read the brand guidelines which provide instructions as to how you can use the new logo.
BRAND GUIDELINES DOCUMENT
They explain how and where the Mark can be used. Following these simple guidelines will protect the integrity of the Mark and ensure that it remains a valuable commercial asset for everyone. Compliance with our brand guidelines is part of your license agreement with your Certification Body, misuse may result in withdrawal of permission to use the MCS Certification Mark, and other action including litigation, arbitration or compromise.
LOGO ARTWORK FILES
The MCS Certification Mark may only be used by those licensed to do so. The Mark is available in EPS and PNG file formats. EPS files are suitable for professional design and printing purposes and for materials like display graphics. They are vector files and can be scaled to any size. CMYK and RGB versions are available. PNG files are suitable for use across applications like Microsoft Word and Powerpoint, and for digital applications like website and email templates. Only RGB versions are available .
Installers
Our assessment process and strengthened compliance procedures are rigorous for a reason. They are designed to ensure that being MCS Certified means something in terms of quality, performance, workmanship and customer service. If your organisation has earned the right to use our Certified Mark, we are eager for you to do that as fully as possible.
Some additional useful documents:
- A pre-installation information sheet for your customers explaining the value that MCS offers and why they should use you as an MCS certified Installer.
- A post-installation information sheet that explains the value of the installation and what support is available.
- An animated file you can use on your social media channels to promote your MCS membership.
- An electronic banner you can use in the footer of your emails.
Manufacturers
Our assessment process and strengthened compliance procedures are rigorous for a reason. They are designed to ensure that being MCS Certified means something in terms of quality and performance. If your product(s) have earned the right to use our Certified Mark, we are eager for you to do that as fully as possible.
Some additional useful documents:
- An animated file you can use on your social media channels to promote your MCS certification
- An electronic banner you can use in the footer of your emails.
The old MCS logo
The deadline by which all Installers and Manufacturers must have migrated over to the new MCS Certification Mark is 31st March 2021. There is no requirement to relabel products already in the field.
There is a transition period to roll out the application of the new Mark. Use of the previous MCS Certified Mark is permitted for use on promotional materials or certified products prior to 31st March 2021.
From 1st January 2020, the new Certification Mark should be used for all first time installers certified under the Scheme.
From 31st March 2021, the new Certification Mark should be used for all newly certified products.
There will be no need to relabel products already in use in the field.