Licensing and Certification Process
Fluids certified by IFC carry the IFC certification mark, an OEM seal of approval. It helps consumers identify the correct fluid recommended by their automaker and eliminates the guesswork when servicing their vehicles. The IFC certification mark represents the global standard for fluid quality, performance, and compliance. The IFC certification mark is evergreen, so consumer awareness and recognition will continue to increase. And there is significant potential for market growth as additional specifications are developed and OEM support grows.
Fluid marketers who wish to offer IFC certified products must first become licensed, giving them the right to use the IFC certification mark on their products after program requirements are met. To become licensed:
- Request license information. The IFC01 Licensing Program Policy and Procedures and draft of the IFC02 License Agreement will be provided.
- Upon review, request your company’s IFC02 License Agreement for signature. Note: If you are only developing additive packages, but not selling or marketing Finished Fluids, you will not be asked to sign the IFC02 License Agreement.
- Return the signed IFC02 License Agreement for execution by CQA.
- Pay the licensing fee. Payment details can be found in your company’s IFC02 License Agreement as well as on the invoice you receive from CQA.
All Finished Formulations must be tested and approved for IFC certification.
- Upon initiation of the IFC02 License Agreement, the IFC03 Application for Formulation Approval will be sent to you. If rebranding, you will also be asked to complete IFC04 Supplier Declaration for Rebranded Product. CQA will assist you with this process step.
- Submit the IFC05 Notice of Sample Submission along with your qualification sample. Upon completion of qualification testing, CQA will send your IFC06 Sample Data Report.
- Pay the formulation approval fee. Payment details can be found in your company’s IFC02 License Agreement as well as on the invoice you receive from CQA.
Step 3: Finished Product Certification
Once a Fluid marketer receives approval on their finished formulation, the formulation can then be used to certify their products using IFC07 Application for Product Brand Name Registration.
If you are an additive company or formulator seeking approval for Core Formulations, contact us for more information.
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