The Kitemark® is a conformity certification trade mark owned by BSI and was originally only used in the UK, but it is now recognzed throughout the world as a mark of quality.
British Standards mark
The Kitemark® originated as the British Standards Mark in 1903 for use on tramway rails when standardization reduced the number of rail sizes from 75 to five. Today the Kitemark® can be seen on hundreds of products from manhole covers to condoms, from security locks to fire extinguishers and riding helmets.
Manufacturers with the Kitemark® are an elite club of some of world's best companies and brands. There are currently more than 2,500 Kitemark® licences, held by, amongst others, Anglian Home Improvements, Chubb Security & Fire Protection, Everest, Hygena, Tarmac and Valor, to name but a few.
Trust Kitemark®
Having a Kitemark® associated with a product or service confirms that it conforms to a particular standard. BSI has developed a whole range of Kitemark® schemes that cover a variety of products and consumer services, including window installation, garage services, furniture removals and electrical installation work.
Assessment of conformity
Each Kitemark® scheme involves an initial assessment of conformity to the relevant standard and an assessment of the quality management system operated by the supplier. In addition, each Kitemark® Licensee is subject to a programme of ongoing surveillance. This includes routine testing of the product or service, assessment of production quality controls and, where appropriate, mystery shopping.
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