It is well known that a by-product of the loss of much of British industry is that many components can no longer be sourced in the U.K. This is particularly true of the electronic / electrical and electromechanical industries.

Nevertheless, many companies still assemble and manufacture products in the U.K. albeit using imported components and technology.

A survey of manufacturers by BMFQ established a figure of 60% U.K based manufacturing cost - including labour and quality control - as a reasonable qualification for a  product to be considered 'British made'.

Companies whose products meet this criteria are welcome to join us and benefit from the use of the BMFQ registered trademark.

Membership validity and control
Use of the BMFQ trademark on products which do not meet the above criteria, or consumer complaints that products carrying the trademark have proved unreliable or dangerous, may result in an audit by BMFQ and could result in the loss of membership rights. The cost of such an audit to be borne by the member concerned.