What is KITEMARK?

The Kitemark is a UK product and service quality trademark 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 defenses. 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.

Benefits of KITEMARK Certification

Reduced risk

Reputation

Access to new business

Improved efficiency

Customer satisfaction

Helps you stand out from your competitors

Who can be certified KITEMARK Certification?

Kitemark™ schemes are available for the following industries and sectors:

Automotive

Construction

Electrical

Emergency lighting and luminaires

Energy

Financial products

Fire

Flood protection

IT and digital transactions

Personal Protective Equipment

Removal Services

Document required for KITEMARK Certification

  • Technical File, Product Master File (TCF)
  • Product Testing
  • System Manual
  • System Procedure
  • Policy
  • Objectives
  • Mission & Vision
  • Plant Master File
  • Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
  • Checklist
  • Forms
  • Formats
  • Records

The extent of Documented Information differs as per:

  • Product and it's uses
  • Testing requirement of products
  • Directive in which product classified
  • Self Certification or Compliance Certification
  • Notify body Certificate

Role of Shamkris and Process of KITEMARK Certification

Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to compliance product certification, A simple & practical method of product certification organization in timely compliance and fulfills the product certification requirement. Shamkris support 100% on documentation required to comply with product certification either by self-certification or notify body certification to depend on directives.

The implementation process is described below:

Day 1

Scope defined, BIS Registration, Procedure, Selection, Cost Estimates

• Finding EAC TRCU standard applicable to the product
• Selecting the appropriate certification scheme
• Based on the scope of the product and certification scheme

Week 1

Developing Documents

• Technical file, Plant Master file and Test Protocol
• Management System Manual, Management System Procedures, Policy, Objectives, Forms etc.
• Review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Week 4

Implementing Product Management System

• EAC TRCU/GOST R Awareness training to QC manager and Production Manager
• Implementing a well-documented manual throughout the life cycle of the product

Week 8

Internal Audit, MRM, CAPA

• Internal audits identifying nonconformities related to EAC TRCU/GOST R requirements
• Management Review Meetings
• Corrective and Preventive Action plan for nonconformities

Week 10

EAC TRCU, Audit, N-C Closing

• Shamkris acts on your behalf and assists you in the third-party audit
• Closing of any nonconformities identified by the EAC TRCU where applicable

Week 12

EAC TRCU

• EAC TRCU/GOST R certificates issued for 5 years (or each project)
• Surveillance Audits yearly where aaplicable

Year on Year

Yearly Compliance

• Support of Yearly documentation for audit

The Kitemark is a UK product and service quality trademark 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.

Today the BSI 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 BSI Kitemark are an elite club of some of world’s best companies and brands.

The Kitemark was first introduced by BSI (the British Standards Institute) in 1903.