The Kitemark® is a voluntary, independent third-party mark that offers peace of mind for both the consumer and the specifier.
To achieve Kitemark® certification requires a manufacturer to have a comprehensive quality management system, based on ISO 9001:2000 or recognised factory production control system combined with initial product type testing and regular audit testing. Once achieved the Kitemark® can serve as an enhanced marketing tool in a competitive market, by demonstrating an ongoing commitment to quality and safety.
BSI Product Services is proud of owning the Kitemark®, and with good reason. It is one of the most well known and respected product certification quality marks in the world. Regular UK consumer surveys tell us that approximately 80% of the British public recognise the Kitemark® as a symbol of quality and safety. What's more, over half of them are prepared to pay a price premium for products that bear the Kitemark®.
The Kitemark® has delivered real business benefits to our licensees. Here are some of the benefits they have gained:
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Increased Sales to Consumers
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Sell more to key specifiers and buyers - with independent third party backing
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Peace of mind
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'Credit' against other certification requirements
One of the best known Kitemark® schemes relating to the medical industry is that for male latex condoms. In addition to this scheme, we also offer the Kitemark® for medical gloves, disposable pulp products, packaging materials, sharps containers and systems for medical devices which are to be sterilized and electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use.
For more information on the Kitemark® for the Medical Device Industry, please contact us.
