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UKAS EA Peer Evaluation 2021 - successful outcome

Accreditation provides confidence to overseas markets through multilateral agreements (MLAs), so it is vital that UKAS retains its EA, ILAC and IAF MLA signatory status. This is achieved through peer evaluation by our international colleagues, who confirm we remain compliant with ISO/IEC 17011. Find out more about our most recent successful peer evaluation here.

Action Plan to unlock standards for 4th industrial revolution published

The Standards for the Fourth Industrial Revolution is a joint Action Plan to enable NQI activities to support innovation and technological change for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Find out more about this publication here.

Database of UKAS accredited certification

One of UKAS’ current Strategic Priorities is to develop a secure, online and free-to-use database of certifications that have been issued by our accredited Certification Bodies. This database will present information on each organisation holding accredited certification from a UKAS accredited Certification Body, including details of the organisation, scope and the awarding Certification Body. Read more here.

 
New Building Safety Bill highlights role of accreditation
​​​​​UKAS has welcomed the introduction of the Building Safety Bill in Parliament, and in particular the role that accreditation is expected to play in ensuring the competence of certain key duty holder roles. Find out more here.

 
Accreditation of private COVID-19 testing providers 
Alya Shakir is the Managing Director of Harley Street Health Centre, a private medical practice offering a range of services in London. Find out how UKAS worked with Alya through their accreditation journey here.

 
UKAS & BEIS  webinar on becoming a UK Approved Body 
On 7th June, UKAS and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) held a joint webinar for organisations interested in becoming Approved Bodies for the provision of the UKCA Mark. View the webinar here.  

 
World Accreditation Day 2021
Here you can read the case study submitted for this year's World Accreditation Day, the theme of which was supporting the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

 
Extension to the scope of UKAS' IAF MLA
We are pleased to report UKAS' IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) scope has been extended in the area of management systems certification, with two food/feed schemes added at Levels 4 and 5. Find out more here. 

 
Accreditation: Delivering Certified Confidence
Find out more about the bodies that have applied for the pilot accreditation programme for BRCGS Ethical Trading and Responsible Sourcing here. 

 
IQIPS v2 2020
The improved standard and assessment process for physiological services has now been published. Find out about the evolution of this standard and what the changes mean to you here. 

 
Virtual Training Academy
Bringing the classroom to you. Our virtual courses are designed to simulate the traditional learning experience by bringing you and your peers together in a virtual classroom. Learn more about all things training here.
     
 
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