Spotlight on accreditation standards: the importance of ISO/IEC 17020 for the accreditation of inspection bodies
In today’s global marketplace, ensuring the quality and safety of products, processes, and services is of utmost im…
Bringing our values to society
In UKAS’s recently published Annual Report for 2023-24, Strategic Development Director, Jeff Ruddle provided an interes…
Meet the people – Al Bryant (Healthcare Accreditation Specialist)
In our ‘meet the people’ series, UKAS looks at the people behind the UK’s accreditation body. Today we meet Alyson …
Spotlight on accreditation standards: ISO/IEC 17021-1 management system certification
Certification of management systems plays a crucial role in demonstrating an organisation’s commitment to meeting c…
eLearning – empowering learners through accessibility and self-directed learning
Now in our second year, the UKAS Training Academy’s eLearning portfolio is continually being updated to reflect cha…
World Standards Day 2023: Shared vision for a better world – UKAS’s commitment to SDG 3
In a world grappling with global challenges such as climate change, conflict, global pandemics, and inequality, the impor…
Accreditation of slip-testing – Surface Performance case study
Surface Performance Ltd is a UKAS accredited laboratory that specialises in the slip resistance testing of sports surface…
Spotlight on accreditation standards: ISO 15189 medical laboratories
Medical laboratories play a critical role in the delivery of healthcare services, providing essential diagnostic tests an…
Spotlight on accreditation standards: the importance of ISO/IEC 17025 for laboratory testing/calibration
Valid and reliable testing/calibration is vital for businesses across various industries. Organisations that rely on test…
Case study – Clinical Neurophysiology (IQIPS)
Healthcare services play a crucial role in our lives, and it is essential to ensure that they meet the highest standards …