What is "kitemark"

n. (context British English) A certification symbol placed on products by the http://en.wikipedi

1. org/wiki/British%20Standards, based on the letters ''BS''. v

2. (context British transitive English) To approve or certify by awarding the kitemark.

The Kitemark is a UK product and service quality certification mark which is owned and operated by The British Standards Institution ( BSI Group).

The Kitemark is most frequently used to identify products where safety is paramount, such as crash helmets, smoke alarms and flood defences. In recent years the Kitemark has also been applied to a range of services, such as electrical installations; car servicing and accident repair; and window installations.