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UK accreditation post EU-exit

The Government has confirmed UKAS' role as the National Accreditation Body (NAB) following our exit from the EU. Find out more about accreditation regulations, the MOU between BEIS and UKAS, government policy, our membership of EA, the UKCA & CE UKNI marking, and EU-UK trade agreements.

UKAS launches free online accredited certification verification service – CertCheck

Having a robust supply chain is an essential element of modern business. Verifying that potential suppliers hold essential accredited certification (such as ISO 9001 for quality management or ISO 14001 for environmental management) is a key part of building a reliable network. Many organisations in both the public and private sectors specify that prospective suppliers […]

Demystifying – Your journey to accreditation

On 7th July, UKAS is repeating the second webinar from our ‘Demystifying accreditation’ series, titled: Demystifying – Your journey to accreditation This webinar is designed to provide information and resources on the next steps in your journey once you have determined if accreditation is right for you. The webinar dives deeper into how to apply, […]

27 September 2022

UKAS CertCheck – After the launch

In June 2022, UKAS launched its online database of accredited management system certifications. UKAS CertCheck is a free-…

23 September 2022

eLearning update from the UKAS Training Academy

The UKAS Training Academy launched its eLearning offering at the end of June 2022 with a starting portfolio of eight cour…

20 September 2022

On the succession of King Charles III

Following yesterday’s state funeral for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the end of the period of National Mourni…

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