In 1965 the institute decided that a change in name was desirable on the basis that the institute was concerned with the much wider spectrum of quality assurance and many people working in quality were not engineers. After seeking the opinion of the branches, the council gave its approval by 17 votes to 0, but the Board of Trade was unable to accept the proposed name of the Institution of Quality Technology.
In 1965, the institute decided a name change was needed because it focused on a broader range of quality assurance, and many people working in quality were not engineers. After seeking input from branches, the council approved by 17 votes to 0, but the Board of Trade couldn't accept the proposed name "Institution of Quality Technology."