http://www.ukas.com/UKAS-News.xml en-gb Thu, 17 May 2012 01:18:03 GMT Thu, 17 May 2012 01:18:03 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/IAF_Newsletters.asp The IAF Newsletters are 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/IAF_Newsletters.asp Tue, 04 Jan 2011 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/news/news-archive/2010/BPIF_Colour_QMS_Cert_Scheme.asp The British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF) has developed a certification scheme for colour quality management, based on ISO 12647-2, for use in the printing industry. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/BPIF_Colour_QMS_Cert_Scheme.asp Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Inspection_Fairgrounds_Amusement_Parks.asp UKAS is developing accreditation for inspection of fairgrounds and amusement parks. Accreditation will be to the international standard ISO/IEC 17020 - General criteria for the operation of various types of inspection bodies performing inspection. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Inspection_Fairgrounds_Amusement_Parks.asp Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/TDRM_Scheme.asp The tyre-derived rubber materials (TDRM) certification scheme helps producers demonstrate to their customers, their compliance to PAS 107 and the TDRM Quality protocol (QP), and crucially under Environment Agency rules allows certified companies to treat their output as products and not waste thus avoid waste licensing issues for both them and anyone who purchases their products. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/TDRM_Scheme.asp Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Customer_Satisfaction_Results_Q2_2010.asp A summary of the UKAS Customer Satisfaction Survey Results for the period Q2 2010. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Customer_Satisfaction_Results_Q2_2010.asp Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/ISO_IEC_17020_for_Crime_Scene_Investigation.asp UKAS is developing accreditation for scene of crime investigation. Accreditation will be to the international standard ISO/IEC 17020 - General criteria for the operation of various types of inspection bodies performing inspection. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/ISO_IEC_17020_for_Crime_Scene_Investigation.asp Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Customer_satisfaction_survey_results_Q3_2010.asp A summary of the UKAS Customer Satisfaction Survey Results for the period Q3 2010 http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2010/Customer_satisfaction_survey_results_Q3_2010.asp Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Pilot_Project_Certification_Bodies_on_Green_Deal.asp The Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has appointed the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to offer certification bodies accreditation under EN 45011 as a first stage in ensuring that the new Green Deal standards for installers and assessors are met. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Pilot_Project_Certification_Bodies_on_Green_Deal.asp Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_first_accreditation_for_certification_CESG.asp KPMG Audit plc has become the first organisation to have the CESG certification scheme for telecommunications service providers accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_first_accreditation_for_certification_CESG.asp Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_accreditation_open_channel_flow_calibration.asp The hydraulics facility at Hymetrics Ltd has become the first organisation to be granted UKAS accreditation for the open channel flow calibration of weirs and flumes in the United Kingdom http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_accreditation_open_channel_flow_calibration.asp Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/West_Suffolk_Hospital_NHS_Trust_Achieve_ISAS.asp West Suffolk Hospital NHS Trust has become the fifth diagnostic imaging service provider in the UK to be accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to the Imaging Services Accreditation Scheme (ISAS) Standard. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/West_Suffolk_Hospital_NHS_Trust_Achieve_ISAS.asp Fri, 20 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Calderdale_and_Huddersfield_NHS_Trust_Achieve_ISAS.asp Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) has become the sixth diagnostic imaging service provider to become accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to the Imaging Service Accreditation Scheme (ISAS) standard. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Calderdale_and_Huddersfield_NHS_Trust_Achieve_ISAS.asp Wed, 25 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/First_accreditation_certification_of_SCSMS.asp Lloyds Register of Quality Assurance (LRQA) has become the first certification body to be accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for ISO 28000 certification. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/First_accreditation_certification_of_SCSMS.asp Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/First_accreditation_plant_health_inspection.asp The UK’s first accreditation for plant health inspection has been granted by United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to the Food and Environment Research Agency (FERA). The achievement has put FERA in the unique position of being accredited by UKAS for both plant health inspection and plant health diagnostics. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/First_accreditation_plant_health_inspection.asp Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Amstel_Testing_Ltd_accreditation_cookware_testing.asp The first UK based accreditation for testing cookware has been granted to Amstel Testing Ltd by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). Cookware testing by an accredited laboratory is important in the process of product development so that manufacturers can be confident in their product’s performance. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Amstel_Testing_Ltd_accreditation_cookware_testing.asp Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Accredited_certification_valuable_tool_businesses.asp The value of accredited certification as a valuable business tool has been confirmed by a survey conducted by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), of which UKAS is a principal member. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Accredited_certification_valuable_tool_businesses.asp Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/First_Accreditation_for_Crime_Scene_Examination.asp The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has granted the first accreditation to ISO/IEC 17020 for the examination of crime scenes to Orchid Cellmark Ltd (Cellmark). http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/First_Accreditation_for_Crime_Scene_Examination.asp Wed, 02 May 2012 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 http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_Awards_First_Accreditation_for_Particle_Size.asp The United Kingdom Accreditation Service has awarded the first calibration accreditation for particle size analysis. The PMT (GB) Limited laboratory, based in Malvern, was awarded accredited status following a rigorous assessment programme. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_Awards_First_Accreditation_for_Particle_Size.asp Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Lord_Young_to_Review_Accreditation_and_Regulation.asp Lord Young of Graffham, recently announced as Enterprise Adviser, has announced plans to review the potential for the wider use of accreditation to reduce bureaucracy and regulation. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Lord_Young_to_Review_Accreditation_and_Regulation.asp Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_Awards_First_Accreditation_for_ISAS.asp The Cobalt Unit Appeal Fund (Cheltenham Imaging Centre) has become the first imaging service to be accredited to the ISAS Standard by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_Awards_First_Accreditation_for_ISAS.asp Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/First_accreditation_for_imaging_services_awarded.asp The Cobalt Unit Appeal Fund has become the first UK imaging service to be accredited to the ISAS Standard by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/First_accreditation_for_imaging_services_awarded.asp Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_Director_Recognised_in_New_Years_Honours_List.asp Dr Jane Beaumont, Director of Accreditation at United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), has been appointed as MBE in the New Year Honours list. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/UKAS_Director_Recognised_in_New_Years_Honours_List.asp Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Can_less_government_mean_better_outcomes.asp In making a virtue from necessity, what positive outcomes may result from the coalition government’s interest in de-centralisation and desire to review regulation? This was the key question posed by Lord Lindsay, Chairman of the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) at the organisation’s recent Think Tank. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/Can_less_government_mean_better_outcomes.asp Tue, 11 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/First_NHS_Teaching_Hospital_Accredited_by_UKAS.asp Staff across Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are thrilled to become the first NHS diagnostic imaging service provider and the first pilot site to be fully accredited against the ISAS Standard by The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/First_NHS_Teaching_Hospital_Accredited_by_UKAS.asp Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/4_Ways_Healthcare_receive_ISAS_Award.asp 4 Ways Healthcare Ltd has become the first teleradiology reporting organisation in the UK to be accredited by UKAS against the Imaging Services Accreditation Scheme (ISAS) Standard. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/4_Ways_Healthcare_receive_ISAS_Award.asp Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/The_Great_Ormond_Street_Hospital_Awarded_ISAS.asp The Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust has become the first specialist NHS diagnostic imaging service provider to be accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to the Imaging Services Accreditation Scheme (ISAS) Standard. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/press-releases/The_Great_Ormond_Street_Hospital_Awarded_ISAS.asp Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/UEEE_and_WEEE_Certification.asp The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) previously commissioned BSI to develop a Publicly Available Specification (PAS) for waste electrical and electronic equipment, the first in the European Union, and this is now available. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/UEEE_and_WEEE_Certification.asp Fri, 06 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Fraudulent_ISO9001_Certificate.asp A fraudulent ISO 9001:2000 certificate issued to Telecom Easy Limited, 4 The Martins Telscombe Cliffs, East Sussex, BN10 7JL, United Kingdom uses the name of International Certification Registrar Ltd(ICR). http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Fraudulent_ISO9001_Certificate.asp Wed, 18 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/First_Meeting_of_the_UKAS_Policy_Advisory_Forum.asp The new UKAS Policy Advisory Forum (PAF) met for the first time on 23 March 2011 at the BIS Conference Centre in London. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/First_Meeting_of_the_UKAS_Policy_Advisory_Forum.asp Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/UKAS_Launches_Integrated_Business_System_DARWIN.asp On Wednesday 25th May 2011 Project Evolution reaches a key milestone when we Go-Live with our new DARWIN system. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/UKAS_Launches_Integrated_Business_System_DARWIN.asp Wed, 25 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Accredited_Certification_of_Green_Deal_Assessors.asp In anticipation of the publication by January 2012 of a specification for the Green Deal Assessment process, UKAS is inviting expressions of interest from UK-based certification bodies to participate in a pilot programme for the accredited certification of Green Deal Assessors. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Accredited_Certification_of_Green_Deal_Assessors.asp Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Accredited_Certification_Green_Deal_Installers.asp The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is establishing the Green Deal energy efficiency framework aimed at revolutionising the energy efficiency of British properties. The Green Deal will enable private firms to offer consumers energy efficiency improvements to their homes, community spaces and businesses at no upfront cost, and will recoup payments through a charge in instalments on the energy bill, fixed to the property. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Accredited_Certification_Green_Deal_Installers.asp Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Accreditation_Nuclear_New_Build_Inspectors_Update.asp We have received 20 expressions of interest from organisations wishing to participate in the pilot programme. Since the announcement inviting expressions of interest, we have had the opportunity to discuss the objectives of the pilot programme with the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) and the Office for Nuclear Development (OND) as well as with a number of other stakeholders. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Accreditation_Nuclear_New_Build_Inspectors_Update.asp Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Customer_satisfaction_survey_results_Q1_2011.asp http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Customer_satisfaction_survey_results_Q1_2011.asp Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Updated_version_of_National_Accreditation_Logos.asp http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Updated_version_of_National_Accreditation_Logos.asp Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Standardisation_Roadmap_support_Waste_Regulations.asp This statement is in response to an open letter from Lord Henley (Parliamentary Under-Secretary) and Mark Prisk MP (Minister for Business and Enterprise) regarding the Government’s intentions to review waste policies. BSI have engaged with the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), EA, DEFRA, United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and Waste Watch as a first step in a project to produce a Standardisation Roadmap to support Waste Regulations. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Standardisation_Roadmap_support_Waste_Regulations.asp Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/CSS_Q2_2011_headlines.asp http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/CSS_Q2_2011_headlines.asp Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Peer_Evaluation_Outcome.asp Peer Evaluation Outcome http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Peer_Evaluation_Outcome.asp Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Accreditation_Matters_issue8.asp Accreditation Matters Issue 8 http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Accreditation_Matters_issue8.asp Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/UKAS_Accreditation_of_Fairground_Inspection.asp The first pilot assessment by UKAS of an inspection body involved in inspection of fairground and amusement park devices is now under way. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/UKAS_Accreditation_of_Fairground_Inspection.asp Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/UKAS_Update_Survey.asp UKAS Update Survey is a quarterly newsletter. Please let us know if you would prefer to receive Update electronically. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/UKAS_Update_Survey.asp Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/UKAS_Physiological_diagnostics_preferred_supplied.asp Following a competitive tender process for an accreditation provider to work with the Improving Quality In Physiological diagnostics Services(IQIPS) programme, the Royal College of Physicians has announced that UKAS has been selected as the preferred provider. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/UKAS_Physiological_diagnostics_preferred_supplied.asp Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Green_Deal_Accreditation_Programme.asp UKAS received 33 applications from organisations who wish to participate in the pilot programme and all 33 applicants will have the opportunity to be assessed over the next 10 months. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Green_Deal_Accreditation_Programme.asp Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Stack_emissions_monitoring_update.asp Stack Emissions Monitoring Update - information on unannounced visits and sanctions publicity, accreditation to BS EN 14181 (QALS and AST)and notification of revisions to TGN M2. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Stack_emissions_monitoring_update.asp Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Misuse_of_accreditation_symbols_and_certification.asp http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Misuse_of_accreditation_symbols_and_certification.asp Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/New_Edition_of_ISO_IEC_17021.asp The new International Standard ISO/IEC 17021:2011 has just been published. This new edition sets new requirements for the auditing of management systems and for auditor competence in order to increase the value of management system certification to public and private sector organisations worldwide. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/New_Edition_of_ISO_IEC_17021.asp Wed, 09 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/QSM_and_Certification_makes_false_claims.asp It has been brought to UKAS’ attention that QSM & Certifications, an Indian based company, is circulating material in which it claims to offer UKAS accredited management systems certification at a low cost. UKAS does not accredit this organisation. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/QSM_and_Certification_makes_false_claims.asp Tue, 01 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/World_Accreditation_Day_2011.asp 9 June 2011 will mark World Accreditation Day, a global initiative jointly established by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) to raise awareness of the importance of accreditation-related activities. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/World_Accreditation_Day_2011.asp Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/FQS_INDIA_illegally_misrepresenting_to_the_general.asp “FQS INDIA” having its offices at 2094/165, Tri Nagar, New Delhi - 110035 is misusing the name, brand, goodwill and reputation of JAS-ANZ and is illegally misrepresenting to the general public/companies/entities the accreditation which enables it to issue JAS-ANZ accredited certifications including Product Certifications, System Certification, Food Certification, and Social Certification. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/FQS_INDIA_illegally_misrepresenting_to_the_general.asp Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Emergency_Situation_in_Japan_Effect_on_CBS.asp UKAS recognises that, due to the very serious situation in parts of Japan, it may not be possible for some planned certification activities to take place. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Emergency_Situation_in_Japan_Effect_on_CBS.asp Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/CQC_Expressions_of_Interest.asp Care Quality Commission (CQC) Seeks Expressions of Interest http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/CQC_Expressions_of_Interest.asp Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Customer_satisfaction_survey_results_Q4_2010.asp http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/News_Arc_2011/Customer_satisfaction_survey_results_Q4_2010.asp Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2012/Customer_satisfaction_survey_results_Q3_2011.asp http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2012/Customer_satisfaction_survey_results_Q3_2011.asp Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2012/Draft_Publications_Consultation.asp Draft Publications for Consultation http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2012/Draft_Publications_Consultation.asp Tue, 01 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2012/BIS_issues_guidance_on_provision_of_certification.asp BIS issues guidance to UK businesses on provision of certification http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2012/BIS_issues_guidance_on_provision_of_certification.asp Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2012/Misleading_claims_made_by_the_Universal_Accreditat.asp UKAS has become aware that an organisation calling themselves the Universal Accreditation Federation are claiming that UKAS and a number of other IAF (Internal Accreditation Forum) signatories are amongst their members. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2012/Misleading_claims_made_by_the_Universal_Accreditat.asp Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2012/Illegal_usage_of_ACCREDIA_logo_and_website.asp The official website of ACCREDIA, the Italian National Accreditation Body is www.accredia.it and not www.accrediaorg.com http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2012/Illegal_usage_of_ACCREDIA_logo_and_website.asp Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2012/Call_GD_roll_out_applications.asp Green Deal - Calling notice for further applications http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2012/Call_GD_roll_out_applications.asp Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2012/Accreditation_EnMs_50001.asp Accreditation of Certification of Energy Management Systems to ISO 50001 http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2012/Accreditation_EnMs_50001.asp Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2012/ETV_Pilot_Programme.asp EU Environmental Technologies Verification http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2012/ETV_Pilot_Programme.asp Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2012/World_Accreditation_Day_2012.asp June 2012 marks World Accreditation Day, a global initiative jointly established by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) to raise awareness of the importance of accreditation-related activities. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2012/World_Accreditation_Day_2012.asp Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2012/CSS_results_Q4_2011_2012.asp http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2012/CSS_results_Q4_2011_2012.asp Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2012/Green_Deal_accreditation_programme_update.asp The names of the applicants accepted under the Green Deal accreditation programme. http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2012/Green_Deal_accreditation_programme_update.asp Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2012/BAFE_SP205_calling_notice.asp Accreditation of Certification to BAFE SP205 http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2012/BAFE_SP205_calling_notice.asp Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2012/ISO_IEC_17020_Revised.asp http://www.ukas.com/media-centre/news/news-archive/2012/ISO_IEC_17020_Revised.asp Thu, 10 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT