Building confidence through change: ISO/IEC 17020 revisions
For inspection organisations, confidence and consistency are fundamental. ISO/IEC 17020 underpins how inspection bodies …
UKAS publishes guidance to support safe adoption of AI in accredited conformity assessment
UKAS has published a new AI Technical Bulletin, in partnership with DAkkS, to support Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs)…
Learning as a strategic investment in capability
As workloads increase and resources are stretched, there can be a temptation to view training as a short-term or transact…
New year, new skills: rethinking professional capability in 2026
The start of a new year often prompts reflection. As 2026 begins, digitalisation continues to reshape assessment processe…
UKAS grants first accreditation for artificial intelligence management systems
UKAS has granted BSI the first accreditation for certification of artificial intelligence (AI) management systems to ISO/…
Celebrating the launch of Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated
From 1 January 2026, the international accreditation system has moved to a new, unified structure with the launch of Glob…
End of year message from Matt Gantley
Reflecting on 2025: thirty years of UKAS As we reach the close of 2025, I would like to reflect on a year of significance…
Celebrating successful transitions to ISO 15189:2022 and ISO/IEC 17043:2023
The healthcare sector depends on reliable, consistent and competent diagnostic services. Accreditation to internationally…
Expression of interest: pilot accreditation programme for ISO 46001 water efficiency management systems
Overview Accredited certification plays a crucial role in helping organisations demonstrate compliance with international…
Supporting quality in children’s hearing services through the IQIPS standard
The publication of the Kingdon Review has brought renewed focus to the governance, consistency and assurance of children�…