UKAS

04/03/2025

🌍🔧 Engineering for a sustainable world🔧🌍

Today is , which celebrates the vital role engineers play in shaping a more sustainable future. From designing resilient infrastructure to pioneering greener technologies, engineering excellence is at the heart of progress.

At UKAS, accreditation supports this mission by underpinning trust and confidence in engineering services—ensuring safety, quality, and sustainability remain at the forefront.

Discover how accreditation helps drive innovation and resilience in engineering by reading our latest article: Engineering for a Sustainable World - https://www.ukas.com/resources/resources/engineering-for-a-sustainable-world/

In celebration of World Engineering Day 2025, UKAS explores how accreditation underpins confidence and innovation in 'Engineering for a Sustainable World.'

03/03/2025

UKAS is pleased to share a new case study highlighting CACI Ltd, the first UKAS-accredited Proficiency Testing (PT) provider in the field of 🔍💻.

plays an important role in supporting the confidence and consistency of forensic evidence. to ISO/IEC 17043 demonstrates that a PT provider operates with impartiality and technical competence, helping laboratories assess and improve their performance.

Richard Cockerill, CACI’s Digital Forensics Laboratory Operations Director, describes the significance of this milestone:

“Gaining UKAS accreditation is hugely significant for us as it means that ISO/IEC 17025 accredited digital forensics laboratories can participate in ISO/IEC 17043 accredited digital forensics PT schemes that have been created with the same high degree of quality control to match the services they provide. CACI is also accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 for the delivery of digital forensic investigation services to law enforcement clients. We use these accredited and validated methods during the creation and assessment of our PT schemes, ensuring that quality underpins all activities associated with our PT schemes.”

Read more about CACI’s journey to accreditation and the role of proficiency testing in digital forensics in our latest case study: Read more here: https://ukas.pulse.ly/zoz9kmasmc

Read our latest case study to find out more about the accreditation of CACI Ltd and Proficiency Testing in the field of digital forensics.

26/02/2025

Join UKAS as an Assessment Manager – Molecular Biology 🧬

Are you a molecular biology expert with a passion for quality and technical excellence? UKAS is looking for an Assessment Manager to play a crucial role in evaluating the competence of laboratories and organisations seeking accreditation.

In this role, you’ll use your technical expertise to assess compliance with international standards, engage with industry professionals, and help uphold the integrity of accredited services in molecular biology 🔬.

You’ll need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.

If you’re ready for a new challenge that allows you to shape industry standards and make a real impact, apply now: https://talosats-careers.pulse.ly/f4rszyw5wd

25/02/2025

🎓 ISO/IEC 17065 awareness course – essential training for certification bodies

If you certify products, processes, or services, understanding ISO/IEC 17065:2012 is key to demonstrating competence, consistency, and impartiality. Join the UKAS Training Academy's ISO/IEC 17065 Awareness Course on 1-2 April to gain a clear introduction to this internationally recognised standard.

This two-day virtual course will help certification bodies:

✅ Understand the structure and key requirements of ISO/IEC 17065
✅ Learn how it applies to product, process, and service certification
✅ Gain insights from UKAS experts on best practices and accreditation expectations

Find out more and register: https://ukas.pulse.ly/gvm63rlhha

24/02/2025

Accreditation is an important part of the UK's National Quality Infrastructure (NQI), ensuring that products and services meet rigorous international standards of quality and safety. By assessing and accrediting organisations that provide testing, inspection, and certification services, UKAS enhances confidence in the competence and impartiality of these bodies.

This robust accreditation system also fosters international trade by ensuring that UK products and services are trusted globally.

For a deeper understanding of how accreditation underpins the UK's NQI and its impact on various sectors, our interview with Craig Watson, Deputy Director, Borders, Accreditation, Measurement and Standards Policy at the Office for Product Safety and Standards: https://www.ukas.com/resources/resources/accreditation-and-the-ukqi/

In this interview with Craig Watson at OPSS, we find out more about the working relationship between government and UKAS and how OPSS supports UKAS as the National Accreditation Body for the UK.

19/02/2025

Looking for a new challenge? Make a real difference with a career at UKAS!

From entry level to leadership across all areas and various industry specifics, our diverse collective of employees and talent combines to improve the way organisations work across the globe.

The constant expansion and diversification of UKAS provides exciting opportunities for employees to develop, progress and meet their career aspirations. We employ highly motivated individuals that share our passion for excellence, quality and innovation with a ‘right first time’ attitude.

Browse current vacancies online: https://talosats-careers.pulse.ly/vsuw5h6c0q

18/02/2025

UKAS regularly surveys our customers to learn more about the value they place in accreditation and what it means to their business.

Accredited conformity assessment bodies working in fields such as , , , , and , as well as specialist fields like , and tell us about benefits including:

- Reduced technical barriers to international trade
- Improved organisational efficiency
- Increased competitive advantage
- Improved supply chain confidence.

If you are exploring your options around accreditation for your organisation, you can find out more in our video: https://ukas.pulse.ly/l2hoaxiti0

17/02/2025

🔬Spotlight on accreditation standards: ISO 15189 - Medical Laboratories.

In UKAS's series of articles exploring the purpose and value of the standards used in accreditation, this edition examines the importance of ISO 15189 for the accreditation of Medical Laboratories.

https://ukas.pulse.ly/zkqhclmbzz

Find out more about the important role of the ISO 15189 standard in the accreditation of Medical Laboratories.

13/02/2025

🔍 How do you verify the management system certifications in your supply chain?

As a supply chain, procurement, or quality manager, ensuring the integrity of your suppliers' certifications is crucial. UKAS CertCheck is a free online tool that allows you to quickly and easily verify the validity of UKAS-accredited management system certifications.

By using CertCheck, you can:

📌 Enhance supplier management – quickly check your suppliers’ certification status and ensure they meet required standards
📌 Ensure quality and compliance – confirm that certifications are accredited and reliable
📌 Prevent fraud – CertCheck has helped identify and report counterfeit certificates

🔗 Make CertCheck part of your supplier management process to strengthen trust, reduce risk, and improve efficiency https://certcheck.ukas.com/

12/02/2025

🔍 Calling all construction professionals!

Are you an expert in construction product certification, fire protection, building control, or Competent Persons Schemes? Looking to apply your industry knowledge in a flexible, contracted role alongside your current career?

UKAS is actively seeking independent technical assessors to support assessments under the Construction Product Regulations. This is a unique opportunity to influence industry standards, enhance quality assurance, and contribute to maintaining trust in the built environment.

📍 Contract role | Remote, UK-wide coverage

Bring your expertise in:
✅ Certification and testing of construction products
✅ Fire prevention and protection measures
✅ Competent Persons Schemes (e.g. electrical, plumbing, insulation, roofing – PAS 2030/2031)
✅ Building Regulations, control and inspection
✅ MCS technology and product testing

💡 Why apply?
✔ Play a key role in upholding construction quality standards
✔ Work flexibly while continuing your current career
✔ Join a network of industry professionals shaping best practices

If you have experience in product certification, testing, building control, or auditing (ISO 17065, ISO 17025, ISO 17020, ISO 17021), we want to hear from you!

Apply here: https://linkedin.pulse.ly/f9awo4qfxd

11/02/2025

📢 Updated guidance on UKCA & CE mark recognition.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has published new guidance on product marking requirements in Great Britain. Following the introduction of The Product Safety and Metrology Regulation (Amendment) 2024, businesses can continue to use CE marking for a range of products placed on the GB market.

To support industry, DBT has created new resources outlining what businesses must do to comply. UKAS encourages organisations to review this guidance to ensure they understand the latest requirements.

🔗 Read more and access guidance links here: https://ukas.pulse.ly/kirooy2qga

11/02/2025

📸 Live from in Liverpool!

The UKAS Healthcare Team has been at The Spine today for the Patient Centric Sampling Symposium, engaging with key opinion leaders, businesses, and regulatory bodies to discuss the future of micro sampling and patient-centric sampling.

Alyson Bryant and Jennifer Norman have been sharing insights into medical laboratory accreditation and how to become a UKAS Technical Assessor.

🎤 Earlier today, Alyson delivered a presentation on ‘Accreditation and Quality Assurance of Direct to Consumer Tests’, highlighting the vital role accreditation plays in ensuring reliability and trust in patient-led diagnostics.

It’s been a great opportunity to connect with industry professionals and discuss how UKAS supports quality and confidence in medical testing. If you’re attending, come and say hello!