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1952 B.S.I. Monthly Information Sheet Oct. 16 (heading) The ‘Kite’ mark on consumer goods.

1952 B.S.I. Monthly Information Sheet Oct. 16 In March, 1952, when the Utility schemes for textiles and clothing were brought to an end, most of the industries concerned undertook to co-operate with the B.S.I. in preparing voluntary standards..to ensure that at least the same levels of quality could be maintained. It was also agreed that wherever possible the B.S.I. ‘Kite’ mark would replace the former Utility mark as a guarantee to consumers that the goods bearing the mark were, in fact, ‘up to standard’.

1956 Observer 12 Feb. 6/4 It is hoped that eventually the B.S. Kite-Mark will certify the quality of many..consumer goods.

1957 Times 23 Sept. 11/4 The first fireguards bearing the kite mark of the British Standards Institution will be in the shops this autumn.

1957 Economist 12 Oct. 157/1 ‘Shoppers' Guide’ discusses articles against the measure of the BSI Kite-mark, which is a guarantee only of minimum satisfactory performance.

1958 B.S.I. News Nov. 17/1 We hear from Kirk and Company (Tubes) Ltd., that they have recently been granted a licence to Kite-mark their malleable cast iron and cast copper alloy pipe fittings under B.S. 1256.

1971 Brit. Standards Yearbk. p. xvi The British Standards Mark (known as the Kitemark) is a registered certification trade mark owned by BSI. Manufacturers may apply to BSI to use the mark on their products when their quality control arrangements are considered satisfactory and they have agreed to comply with a Scheme of Supervision and Control involving..inspection, sampling and testing.

1971 Daily Tel. 24 Nov. 11/5 The annual Civic Trust Awards,..emphasising architectural and design excellence in a total lived-in environment, have become sought-after kitemarks for planners..and architects.

1972 Daily Tel. 12 June 2/6 It will be illegal for shops to sell crash helmets which do not have the BSI's ‘kitemark’ seal of approval.

1972 Which? June 192 So far, no cabinets with mirrors have been given the Kitemark... If we hear of any Kitemarked cabinets, we will mention them.

1960 B.S.I. News Apr. 5/2 (heading) Kitemarking should be extended.