Kitemark certification confirms that a product or service’s claim has been independently and repeatedly tested by experts, meaning that you can have trust and confidence in products and services that are BSI Kitemark certified.
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BSI Kitemark™ Certification
Establish trust and confidence in your products and services with BSI Kitemark certification.
Trust and confidence in quality, safety, digital security and sustainability
For more than 120 years, the BSI Kitemark™ has been recognized as a symbol of outstanding quality, safety and trust across a wide range of products and services.
Products & Services
Kitemark certification can be achieved across a wide range of industries
We offer specific Kitemark certification programmes to assure trust and confidence in a wide range of products.
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Standards are blueprints for excellence, providing robust strategies for minimizing risk, ensuring safety, and championing sustainability.Find a standard
We are committed to providing our clients with impartial and independent certification services. Because of this, we are not able to provide management system or product consultancy services and certification services to the same client where there may be a conflict of interest. This message will appear as a reminder on future visits to our site.
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Benefit from relevant courses that are continually updated with the latest global trends and regulatory changes.Find a course
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Assess, certify, test, and audit your people, products, and processes with the support of our experts.Find out more
We are committed to providing our clients with impartial and independent certification services. Because of this, we are not able to provide management system or product consultancy services and certification services to the same client where there may be a conflict of interest. This message will appear as a reminder on future visits to our site.
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Our world-class consulting services enable you to accelerate progress and manage risk across your entire organization.Talk to our team
We are committed to providing our clients with impartial and independent certification services. Because of this, we are not able to provide management system or product consultancy services and certification services to the same client where there may be a conflict of interest. This message will appear as a reminder on future visits to our site.
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Software solutions to help you manage your audit, compliance, and supply chain activities, as well as your regulatory information.Discover tools
We are committed to providing our clients with impartial and independent certification services. Because of this, we are not able to provide management system or product consultancy services and certification services to the same client where there may be a conflict of interest. This message will appear as a reminder on future visits to our site.
Independently and impartially certify products, services and processes
Establish best practice manufacturing methods, and comply to relevant legislative, compliance and due diligence.
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Take advantage of one of the most trusted testing and certification capabilities in the world.
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Access testing expertise across a broad range of product areas including emerging technologies.
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Independent and impartial product and service certification across sectors.
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Certifications include building information modelling (BIM) and inclusive service certification.
Shaping the Future
Differentiate your products and services with a range of certifications
Whether you're looking to showcase quality, safety, digital security or sustainability, we can help you to prove your brand promise.
Establish best practice manufacturing methods, and comply to relevant legislative, compliance and due diligence needs through a certification programme designed to ensure that you are producing products and services that your customers can rely on.
Symbol of Trust
Over 120 years of global trust and innovation
Originally known as the British Standard Mark, the BSI Kitemark was first registered as a trademark in June 1903.
It is now utilized by organizations to establish trust and confidence in premium products and services all around the globe. The Kitemark is recognized by 67% of UK consumers, with 70% "more confident" in products that carry it than ones that don’t.
Mark of Trust
Helping you show that you've met the requirements of a standard
Our Mark of Trust helps consumers, customers, specifiers and the wider market recognize and trust organizations who are certified by BSI.
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Mark of TrustBSI Kitemark Certification on products
You can apply this to a BSI Kitemark certified product. Place the Kitemark certificate number below. This can be checked on our Kitemark directory.
Kitemark Directory
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Mark of TrustBSI Kitemark Certification on promotional materials
To be used on materials like websites, vehicles, and business cards, but not on products. Place the Kitemark certificate number below for validation.
Kitemark Directory
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Mark of TrustPromoting your BSI Verification
To be used on materials like websites, vehicles, and business cards, but not on products. Place the verification certificate number below.
Validate Certificate
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Mark of TrustIf you have multiple BSI Certifications
We may need to create a new “multi-scheme” mark for you. Please contact us so that we can supply you with what you need.
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Levels of Testing
Building confidence in your products through five levels of testing
Your testing and certification options includes new product development, pre-assessment, gap analysis, batch testing and full compliance testing.
- Level 1
- Level 2
- Level 3
- Level 4
- Level 5
Levels of Testing
Testing for your new product development
At this level, you make your own claim as the manufacturer, and test against your own requirements.
Levels of Testing
Type examination for new product development
Type test against established industry standards with you as the manufacturer making your own claims.
Levels of Testing
Verification for commercial go to market proposition
Benefit from third party attestation of your claim for your product as the manufacturer.
Levels of Testing
Certification for commercial go to market proposition
Take advantage of established market access programmes, such as UKCA or CE marking, with third party attestation.
Levels of Testing
Kitemark certification for establishing your competitive advantage
Gain the ultimate ongoing certification of product safety and excellence, with independent third-party attestation.
Engaging with Us
Outstanding service and expertise at our UKAS-accredited laboratories
Our reputation as a global leader in independent product testing is supported by our strong network and trusted industry experts.
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Engaging with Us
Independent, impartial service and process certification and verification
As well as testing products we also certify services including BIM, window installation, vehicle damage repair, and secure digital transactions.
Go to Certification
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Engaging with Us
Use the customer service Kitemark to demonstrate that you go the extra mile
Have your customer service systems assessed against international standards to secure a Kitemark to differentiate your services from your competitors.
Go to Certification
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Engaging with Us
Prove you deliver services that are fair, flexible and inclusive
More than 38 million consumers are protected by businesses that are certified to the BSI Kitemark for inclusive service.
Go to Certification
Across the globe
Certification is often a requirement of supply and can be your ticket to trading with the world’s leading brands. Access new global markets with the BSI Kitemark
Place your products on the European, UK, UAE, KSA, New Zealand, Australian, and other popular global markets with product certification from BSI, a trusted testing, certification and global market access provider.
Creating Impact
From developing and testing new products to releasing a product into the market, or defining a competitive edge against your competitors, we have the expertise to help.
Partners in Progress
From venture backed startups and SMEs to global enterprises and brands
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Partners in Progress
Service businesses of all sizes, across the range of industry sectors
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Partners in Progress
Governments, and governmental, public and third sector organizations
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Partners in Progress
Regulated markets including Energy, Water and Finance sectors
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Insights & Media
From product quality to market access, get the latest from our experts
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The BSI Kitemark has represented quality and trust since 1903. The Kitemark is recognized by 67% of UK consumers, with 70% "more confident" in products that carry it than ones that don’t.
