What is UKAS certificate?

UKAS is the National Accreditation Body for the United Kingdom. We are appointed by government, to assess and accredit organisations that provide services including certification, testing, inspection and calibration.

How long is a UKAS certificate valid?

UKAS carries out assessments on an annual basis with a full reassessment of the organisation every fourth year: successful completion of a reassessment shall automatically extend accreditation for a further 4-year cycle.

What UKAS 15189?

6. ISO/IEC 15189:2012 is a globally recognised standard that specifies requirements for quality and competence particular to medical laboratories. It is for use by medical laboratories in developing their quality management systems and assessing their competence.

How do you get UKAS accredited?

1. Familiarise yourself with the clauses in the relevant accreditation standard(s) which can be purchased from the British Standards Institute (BSI)
2. Perform a gap analysis to see what you have in place and what needs addressing.
3. Identify the relevant supporting UKAS Publications which will be required to gain accreditation.

What does it mean to have a UKAS certificate?

By demonstrating your technical competence through accreditation, you can differentiate yourself from your competitors. Only UKAS accredited certificates include the UKAS accreditation symbol.

What is the UKAS logo and what does it mean?

1 Definitions. 1DWLRQDO$FFUHGLWDWLRQ/RJR – means the Logo used by UKAS (the UK national accreditation body) to identify itself. 1DWLRQDO$FFUHGLWDWLRQ\\PEROV – means the symbol(s) issued by UKAS for use by a UKAS accredited organisation to indicate its accredited status.

When do you need a UKAS accredited supplier?

If your business requires the services of certification bodies, testing or calibration laboratories, or inspection bodies, selecting a UKAS-accredited supplier is an essential tool for decision-making and risk management.

Which is the national accreditation body for the UK?

UKAS is the UK’s National Accreditation Body, responsible for determining, in the public interest, the technical competence and integrity of organisations such as those offering testing, calibration and certification services. With immediate effect, UKAS will be conducting all assessments remotely. Read More