What does UKAS stand for?
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is the United Kingdom’s sole national accreditation body.
What is a UKAS accredited body?
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.
Why is UKAS accredited?
UKAS accreditation helps you win business Once completed, you want to be sure that your certification is internationally recognised. UKAS accreditation is the safest way to ensure that your certification will be universally accepted when you’re bidding for contracts in both the private and public sectors.
Who are UKAS what do they do and why is it important?
Delivering a world of confidence The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is the national accreditation body for the United Kingdom, appointed by government, to assess organisations that provide certification, testing, inspection and calibration services.
Does ISO 9001 have to be UKAS accredited?
Always the answer is no. The same answer should therefore apply when asking whether or not to pursue UKAS-accredited certification. The simple truth is that anyone can hand out an ISO Certificate – you can even award one to yourself!
How long does a UKAS certificate last?
4-year
UKAS accreditation is granted for a 4-year period. During this time, accreditation is continually monitored by UKAS and renewed in the fourth year following a full reassessment. The expiry date on the platform is the date by which the renewal of accreditation must be granted following a reassessment.
How long is a UKAS certificate valid?
Is ISO 9001 UKAS accredited?
We have UKAS accreditation for ISO 9001 this ensures that your certification will be widely recognised and accepted. Beware that there are certification bodies that are not UKAS accredited, this may cause issues when you come to tender for work.
How long is UKAS accreditation valid for?
a 4-year