Qualicoat UK & Ireland has added a QR code to its member certificates in a move designed to transform a static certificate into a live verification tool. By scanning the code, stakeholders can instantly verify Qualicoat member credentials for complete traceability and assurance.
According to Qualicoat, this investment supports competent decision making, helping to prevent errors and misrepresentation, or non-compliant suppliers being specified, and enables specifiers to select suppliers quickly and with confidence.
Chris Mansfield, chair of Qualicoat UK & Ireland, said:
“As a quality label organisation, we value trust and transparency. Possession of a printed or digital certificate alone does not necessarily mean that a company or system currently holds a valid Qualicoat licence, so, we have taken positive action to address this by adding a QR code to each Qualicoat certificate which links to the member’s profile.
“This addition aligns our certification with modern demands. The construction industry is under pressure to demonstrate compliance and competency, and decision makers need evidence not just claims. Our QR code provides practical support for those responsible for due diligence and compliance. Better still, verification can now be completed in seconds, saving time across specification, procurement and audit processes.”
How it works
By scanning the QR code, users are redirected to the relevant record in the Qualicoat QCT360 database, where the current validity status can be confirmed. If valid, the user can access key information, including License Number and Type, Certification Year and Expiry. This additional transparency also helps specifiers identify established and experienced supply chain partners.
Find a Qualicoat approved member
This QR code initiative also designed to protect members – compliant, licensed suppliers, by clearly differentiating them from unlicensed or lapsed operators. Users can search for Members via qualicoatuki.org for an up-to-date list of Qualicoat UK & Ireland members, including powder coat applicators, powder manufacturers and pre-treatment system suppliers.
