http://www.ukas.com/UKAS-Latest-News.xml en-gb Mon, 11 Oct 2010 01:18:02 GMT Mon, 11 Oct 2010 01:18:02 GMT Punch RSS v2.0.0 info@ukas.co.uk http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/IAF_survey_The_value_of_certification.asp The International Accrediation Forum (IAF) has launched an online survey in order to capture information from the users of certification services to gauge an insight into the value and drivers for certification. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/IAF_survey_The_value_of_certification.asp Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Stack_Emissions_Monitoring.asp Stack Emissions Monitoring - Update for Accredited Organisations http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Stack_Emissions_Monitoring.asp Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Announcement_Asbestos_IBs.asp In January 2010 the HSE formally published HSG264 ‘Asbestos: The survey guide’. This document replaces and expands upon MDHS100, ‘Surveying, sampling and assessment of asbestos containing materials’. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Announcement_Asbestos_IBs.asp Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/CESG_Standard_Security.asp The UK National Technical Authority for Information Assurance in HMG (CESG) is planning a certification scheme for telecommunication service providers, the CESG Standard Security Certification Scheme (the “Scheme”). http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/CESG_Standard_Security.asp Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Guidance_on_Deviating_Samples.asp In light of the guidance provided by the Laboratory Committee of the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA), UKAS would like to re-iterate its position relating to the handling of deviating samples by accredited laboratories and the disclaimers required in test reports or certificates. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Guidance_on_Deviating_Samples.asp Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/UKAS_Pricing_Structure.asp UKAS Pricing Structure - Summary of Fees 2010/11 http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/UKAS_Pricing_Structure.asp Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/UKAS_Pre_Election_Briefing_Note.asp A UKAS Pre Election Briefing note has been circulated to the leading figures in all three main political parties. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/UKAS_Pre_Election_Briefing_Note.asp Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Asbestos_Technical_Bulletin.asp As part of UKAS’s commitment to providing a valid accreditation service to the asbestos sector UKAS reviews its asbestos-related policies, procedures and requirements on an ongoing basis through the Asbestos Technical Advisory Committee (a list of committee members and summary of minutes are available on the UKAS website www.ukas.com). http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Asbestos_Technical_Bulletin.asp Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Important_Announcement_CalibrationLabs.asp The measurement capabilities provided by UKAS calibration laboratories have in the past been described by the Best Measurement Capability (BMC) which expresses the lowest uncertainty of measurement that could be achieved during a calibration. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Important_Announcement_CalibrationLabs.asp Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/PAS_2050_Accreditation_Granted.asp Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 2050 was developed in response to broad community and industry desire for a consistent method for assessing the life cycle green house gas (GHG) emissions of goods and services. The development of the PAS was sponsored by DEFRA and the Carbon Trust. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/PAS_2050_Accreditation_Granted.asp Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/CSS09_10_Q4.asp UKAS Customer Satisfaction Survey Results - Q4 09/10 http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/CSS09_10_Q4.asp Tue, 11 May 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/First_Issue_of_IAF_Newsletter.asp The first issue of the IAF Newsletter is now available to read. The newsletter will act as a link between members of the accreditation community, stakeholders and other partners. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/First_Issue_of_IAF_Newsletter.asp Wed, 12 May 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Nuclear_New_Build_Development_Project.asp UKAS is considering developing a pilot programme for assessment and accreditation of potential applicants for inspection of manufacture of nuclear components for the planned PWR power stations in the UK. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Nuclear_New_Build_Development_Project.asp Wed, 26 May 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Completion_of_MCERTS_water_pilot.asp In accordance with the timeline published on the UKAS website in September 2008, UKAS is delighted to report that on 1st June 2010, accreditation was granted to 18 applicants for a range of wastewater sampling and testing activities meeting the requirements for MCERTS (Waters). http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Completion_of_MCERTS_water_pilot.asp Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/EA_enters_into_formal_partnership_with_Commission.asp On June 30th 2010, EA formalised its relationship with the European Commission by signing the Framework Partnership Agreement. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/EA_enters_into_formal_partnership_with_Commission.asp Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Draft_Publications_for_Consultation.asp Draft ISAS 1 Publication for Consultation http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Draft_Publications_for_Consultation.asp Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/US_EPA_recognises_accredited_laboratories.asp On June 30 2010, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized and distributed the Conditions and Criteria for Recognition of laboratories accredited by an ILAC signatory for the ENERGY STAR Program. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/US_EPA_recognises_accredited_laboratories.asp Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Customer_Satisfaction_Survey_Results_Q1_2010.asp The latest Customer Satisfaction results from the UKAS Customer Satisfaction Survey Q1 2010. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Customer_Satisfaction_Survey_Results_Q1_2010.asp Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Pre_Shipment_Inspection.asp Accreditation of Pre-Shipment & Commodity Inspection to ISO/IEC 17020. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Pre_Shipment_Inspection.asp Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Bogus_Accreditation_Association.asp An organization identified as the Commonwealth of Nations Accreditation Board (CNAB) hosts a website that plagiarizes the website of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF). http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Bogus_Accreditation_Association.asp Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/press-releases.asp UKAS Press Releases http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/press-releases.asp Wed, 20 Aug 2003 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS-Announces-Acquisition-of-CPA.asp The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has announced its acquisition of Clinical Pathology Accreditation (CPA) Ltd. The move is part of a strategy by both companies to contribute to the modernisation of pathology services in the UK. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS-Announces-Acquisition-of-CPA.asp Fri, 15 May 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS-Chief-Executive-Recognised-in-New-Years-Hono.asp Paul Stennett, Chief Executive of the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), has been awarded the MBE in the New Year Honours list. In recognition of the work that he has done with UKAS to support UK business whilst still working in the public interest. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS-Chief-Executive-Recognised-in-New-Years-Hono.asp Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS-Begins-Pilot-Assessment-of-Department-of-Heal.asp A pilot assessment has begun of a Department of Health (DH) scheme developed with the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to assess the reliability of healthcare information. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS-Begins-Pilot-Assessment-of-Department-of-Heal.asp Mon, 09 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/First-Accreditation-of-blood-pressure-monitoring.asp The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has accredited the Medical Physics Department at Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation for its clinical trials to test new blood pressure monitoring equipment for use in the NHS. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/First-Accreditation-of-blood-pressure-monitoring.asp Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/EQUALITY-EXPERTS-Focus-on-Outcomes-not-Process.asp Businesses striving towards equal opportunities should focus more on outcomes than processes, according to a United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) Think Tank event. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/EQUALITY-EXPERTS-Focus-on-Outcomes-not-Process.asp Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Lean_Green_Testing_Regimes.asp The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has granted accreditation for two new renewable resources testing processes.The accreditations relating to tidal and wind power testing respectively, are the first of their kind to be awarded in the UK. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Lean_Green_Testing_Regimes.asp Mon, 18 May 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_to_Accredit_all_Forensic_Providers_Science_P.asp The UK Forensic Regulator has recommended that all providers of forensic science services gain accreditation from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_to_Accredit_all_Forensic_Providers_Science_P.asp Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_Director_to_head_up_European_Accreditation.asp United Kingdom Accreditation Service Director Graham Talbot has been elected Chairman of the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA). He will head up the organisation as it takes on the new role as the body recognised to provide the official accreditation infrastructure within Europe. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_Director_to_head_up_European_Accreditation.asp Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/A_quicker_route_to_accredited_services.asp Businesses and regulators are increasingly aware of the benefits that using accredited services can bring to both end users and regulators. To help these organisations find the right accredited services to meet their needs, the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has launched a new company website. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/A_quicker_route_to_accredited_services.asp Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_begins_carbon_footprint_assessment_trials.asp UKAS has launched a pilot project for the accreditation of the assessment of the life cycle green house gas emissions of goods and services. Working with six separate certification bodies, the UKAS trial covers the certification of products and services to the new PAS 2050 standard and its accompanying Code of Good Practice. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_begins_carbon_footprint_assessment_trials.asp Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Accreditation_scheme_for_Imaging_Services_launched.asp The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has launched the UK’s first accreditation scheme for imaging services. ISAS (Imaging Services Accreditation Scheme) enables imaging services departments to achieve recognition for demonstrating that they meet the requirements of the (ISAS) Standard. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Accreditation_scheme_for_Imaging_Services_launched.asp Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/First_UKAS_accreditation_for_Point_of_Care_Testing.asp The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has awarded its first ever accreditation for an organisation that provides Point of Care Testing. Independent Point of Care Testing (iPOCT), a trading division of Unilabs Ltd, has been granted UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189 and ISO 22870 following a robust assessment process. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/First_UKAS_accreditation_for_Point_of_Care_Testing.asp Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Quality_Management_Requirements_for_Medical_Labs.asp Medical Laboratories accredited by UKAS to ISO 15189:2007 will now be recognised as meeting the management systems principles of ISO 9001:2008. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Quality_Management_Requirements_for_Medical_Labs.asp Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_Appointed_as_National_Accreditation_Body.asp The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has been formally appointed as the National Accreditation Body for the United Kingdom, under a new EU Regulation. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_Appointed_as_National_Accreditation_Body.asp Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_apoints_healthcare_expert_as_new_NED.asp Sir Duncan Nichol CBE has recently been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the United Kingdom Accreditation Service. A former Chief Executive of the NHS, Sir Duncan takes over his new UKAS position from Professor Colin Dennis, who stepped down in October 2009. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_apoints_healthcare_expert_as_new_NED.asp Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Accreditation_Has_Vital_Role_in_Delivering_Quality.asp Accreditation has a key role to play in driving standards in healthcare, concluded the 2009 Think Tank hosted by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service. The event, which was the first to concentrate on a single area of accreditation, follows growing UKAS involvement in the healthcare sector. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Accreditation_Has_Vital_Role_in_Delivering_Quality.asp Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_provide_free_Forensic_Accreditation_Workshops.asp The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is running a series of free regional forensic awareness workshops for Police Forces and commercial forensic providers. Four workshops will be run in London, Glasgow, Leeds and Bristol between March and June 2010. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_provide_free_Forensic_Accreditation_Workshops.asp Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/New_Guide_to_Stack_Emissions_Monitoring_Published.asp A guide to selecting competent bodies to perform stack emissions monitoring has been published by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/New_Guide_to_Stack_Emissions_Monitoring_Published.asp Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/MET_is_First_Police_Force_to_become_UKAS_Accredite.asp The Metropolitan Police Service has become the first police force in England and Wales to gain UKAS accreditation. Under ISO/IEC 17025:2005 the force is now accredited for forensic activities undertaken in the Evidence Recovery Unit laboratory. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/MET_is_First_Police_Force_to_become_UKAS_Accredite.asp Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Greyhound_Board_Accredited_by_UKAS_for_Welfare.asp The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has accredited the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB), ensuring the welfare of British racing dogs. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Greyhound_Board_Accredited_by_UKAS_for_Welfare.asp Mon, 17 May 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/First_Accreditation_for_Product_Greenhouse_Gas.asp UKAS has granted the first accreditations for assessing greenhouse gas emissions of goods and services. Four verification bodies have been awarded UKAS accreditation against the requirements of Publicly Available Specification 2050, the product carbon footprinting standard published by BSI, and sponsored by the Carbon Trust and Defra. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/First_Accreditation_for_Product_Greenhouse_Gas.asp Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_Announces_First_MCERTS_Waters_Accreditations.asp The first accreditations have been granted for wastewater sampling and testing by UKAS. This is the result of two years of work with the Environment Agency developing a framework for accreditation under the Monitoring Certification Scheme (MCERTS). http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_Announces_First_MCERTS_Waters_Accreditations.asp Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/BSI_UKAS_highlight_Government-wide_role_standards.asp Against a backdrop of unprecedented challenges to the public purse and a desire to challenge all aspects of public sector activity, BSI and UKAS held their annual House of Lords reception to raise the spectre of the role standards and accreditation can play in delivering Government policy. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/BSI_UKAS_highlight_Government-wide_role_standards.asp Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Hitachi_Consulting_UK_Enables_UKAS.asp Hitachi Consulting UK today announced that it is helping the UKAS to overhaul its current internal system and processes by implementing a new software solution, run on a Microsoft Dynamics® AX platform. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Hitachi_Consulting_UK_Enables_UKAS.asp Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_grants_first_accreditation_DTT.asp UKAS has granted the first ever accreditation for testing digital terrestrial television receivers. DTG Testing Ltd has been accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2005, the international standard for laboratory testing. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_grants_first_accreditation_DTT.asp Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_Accreditation_Legionella_Risk_Assessments.asp Healthy Buildings International (HBI) is the first body to be accredited against internationally recognised standards to assess for the risk of legionellae in water systems. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_Accreditation_Legionella_Risk_Assessments.asp Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Calibration_Labs_advised_of_Terminology_Change.asp Calibration laboratories are being advised of a change in terminology to be phased in by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Calibration_Labs_advised_of_Terminology_Change.asp Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Accreditation_alternative_microbiological_test_kit.asp The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has granted the UK’s first accreditation to Campden Certification Ltd to issue product certification of alternative microbiological test kits. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Accreditation_alternative_microbiological_test_kit.asp Thu, 30 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT