Updated CARES Logo Guidelines published
30/06/2020
An updated version (v3) of the CARES Logo Guidelines which set out the conditions of use of the CARES logo and static QR code has been published. The revised guidelines come into effect immediately and supersede all previous versions.
The revised guidelines include CARES logos incorporating a static QR code which was introduced earlier this year to improve logo security and traceability. This has been welcomed by clients, specifiers, contractors and processors.
CARES approved firms have been issued with a digital copy of the updated CARES logo(s) and static QR code as appropriate to their certification.
Logos and further information may also be provided upon request by contacting general@ukcares.com
The transition period for existing certified companies to use only the CARES certified logo with static QR code is outlined in the table below:
| CARES Certification Scheme | Transition Date |
| CARES Construction Products and Associated Services (CP&AS) | 08 September 2020 |
| CARES Steel for the Reinforcement of Concrete scheme (SRC) | 01 April 2021 |
| CARES Technical Approval scheme (TA) | 01 April 2021 |
| CARES Post Tensioning scheme (PT) | 01 April 2021 |
| CARES Construction Products Regulation scheme (CPR) | 01 April 2021 |
| CARES European Technical Approval scheme (ETA) | 01 March 2021 |
| CARES Environmental Management Systems scheme (EMS) | 01 April 2021 |
| CARES Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems scheme (OHSAS) | 01 April 2021 |
| CARES Sustainable Constructional Steel scheme (SCS) | 01 April 2021 |
| CARES BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing Certification Scheme | 01 April 2021 |