What is UKAS?

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service is the sole body recognised by Government for the accreditation of conformity assessment against international standards. Our aim is to promote quality assurance to ensure that your customers have confidence and trust in the service you provide. We are a strong supporter of self-regulation (as opposed to Government legislation), in order to cut the cost burden of red tape or unnecessary bureaucracy.

UKAS is a self-funded, non-profit distributing commercial business, advised by its Members, which include bodies such as DIUS and FSB.

UKAS draws on a heritage of over 40 years experience of accreditation, and has a high and broad level of technical expertise across the majority of UK industry sectors.

UKAS has significant influence overseas and occupies high profile roles in international bodies which act to remove technical barriers to international trade, making it easier to sell your goods or services in potential new growth markets.

UKAS has significant influence overseas and occupies high profile roles in international bodies which act to remove technical barriers to international trade, making it easier to sell your goods or services in potential new growth markets.

The UKAS mark is recognised and supported by business both large and small, as well as public service procurement departments, who value independent quality assessment.

"It is important that those in the business community have a good awareness and understanding of the benefits that accreditation can offer and the service available from UKAS. As we enter an era of increasingly rapid change, it is important for businesses to be able to demonstrate their products are fit for purpose. The CBI fully endorses the view that, for markets to function properly, purchasers must have confidence the standards are being met."

Andy Scott, Director, CBI