What is UKAS?
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is the SOLE national accreditation body for the United Kingdom. Appointed by the government to assess organisations that provide certain services.
Why is UKAS good for your business?
UKAS is internationally known and responsible for assessing against nationally and internationally agreed standards for organisations that provide conformity assessment services such as certification, testing, inspections and calibration services. UKAS accreditation allows these organisations to demonstrate competence, performance, impartiality and operate consistently to the highest standards.
Standards
UKAS is also involved in international accreditation groups such as EA (European Accreditation), IAF (International Accreditation Forum) and ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation). This allows for the mutual recognition of accreditation and accredited services. It also helps to reduce the need for multiple assessments and barriers to trade for organisations who hold UKAS accreditation or certificates issued by a UKAS accredited body.
QMS Certified to UKAS
Having a UKAS certified QMS (quality management system) in place demonstrates that a business has structured processes and are working towards continual improvement.
The benefits of a UKAS certified QMS include:
- Competitive Advantage
- Reduced costs
- Increased Quality and Efficiency
- Improved Staff Morale through positive employee engagement
- Enhanced risk management and therefore Improved Decision Making
- Regulatory Compliance
- Enhance employer skills and knowledge
- Improved Supplier Relationships
- Improve Customer Satisfaction and customer retention
- Demonstrable Technical Competence and Impartiality
For more information and to find out how to get accredited Click Here.