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Important update for UKAS accredited Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) certification bodies
In light of the recent publication of ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024, we are pleased to share our assessment process and timelines …
New tools available for Conformity Assessment Bodies preparing for accreditation
UKAS has developed a suite of Readiness Assessment tools, designed to support Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) operati…
Enhancing patient care in audiology: World Hearing Day 2024
We are approaching World Hearing Day 2024, celebrated on 3rd March. This year the awareness day explores various themes a…
Biobanks Accreditation Update
UKAS first announced plans for the accreditation of Biobanks to ISO 20387 in 2019, at which point a pilot development pro…
Call for expression of interest in the area of Six Sigma and Lean strategies
UKAS has previously initiated an expression of interest survey for accreditation of management systems in the area of Six…
A fresh approach to the accreditation of physiological services
UKAS offers accreditation to physiological services through the Improving Quality In Physiological Services (IQIPS) stand…
Aston University and UKAS offer a collaborative PhD opportunity
UKAS is working in collaboration with Aston Business School (as part of Midlands Graduate School), to offer a new Economi…
World Accreditation Day 2024: Empowering Tomorrow and Shaping the Future
World Accreditation Day, celebrated on the 9th of June every year, is an initiative by the International Accreditation Fo…
Call for expression of interest in the accreditation of Artificial Intelligence Management Systems Certification
The new Artificial Intelligence Management System Certification standard was published on 18 December 2023. As this is a …
Call for Expressions of Interest – Accreditation of age verification conformity assessment activities
UKAS would like to invite conformity assessment bodies to express an interest to join a pilot programme to become accredi…