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.
The institute's decision to change its name in 1965 stemmed from a desire to encompass a broader range of quality assurance activities and to include individuals beyond engineering backgrounds. The council approved the change with overwhelming support, but the Board of Trade rejected the proposed name.