Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
CC41
Parallel form(s) of name
Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
Other form(s) of name
Identifiers for corporate bodies
Description area
Dates of existence
1941-1952
History
The 'CC41' mark was used to identify products manufactured under the Utility regulatory scheme introduced by the British government in 1941 and administered by the Board of Trade. The distinctive symbol was designed by Reginald Shipp. Utility aimed to make the production of civilian clothing more efficient, at a lower price and higher quality. The scheme enabled the government to ration and control the manufacture and sale of clothing, textiles, footwear and furniture until it was ended in 1952.