Quality Symbols Flashcards
List the names of the quality symbols on the syllabus.
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Q mark
BSI Kitemark
ISO standards symbol
Guaranteed Irish
What is the symbol of the Q mark?
A gold circle with a gold tick in it which resembles a Q
What is the symbol of the BSI Kitemark?
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A heart with a horizontal line cutting across where the heart curves in at the top
An s is then drawn from the curved inward point of the heart to the point at the bottom
What is the symbol for Guaranteed Irish?
A green B inside a green circle which is pointed in the top right corner
The words guaranteed Irish are beneath the symbol
What does the Q mark indicate?
It indicates that a product or service has been produced/carried out to the highest standards of quality and excellence
Who awards the Q mark?
The Excellence Ireland Quality Association (EIQA)
What is the Q mark awarded to?
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Leisure centres
Creiches
High quality products
What does the BSI Kitemark indicate?
It indicates goods are of a high quality standard in terms of performance and safety
What is the BSI Kitemark awarded by?
The British Standards Institution
What is the BSI Kitemark award to?
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Electrical appliances
Fire extinguishers
What does the ISO standards symbol indicate?
It indicates goods and services are of excellent quality
Who awards the ISO standards symbol?
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI)
What is the ISO standards symbol awarded to?
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Food companies
Medical devices
Building materials
What does the Guaranteed Irish symbol indicate?
It indicates a product has been manufactured in Ireland to a high degree of quality
Who awards the Guaranteed Irish symbol?
Guaranteed Irish Limited
