What is UKAS standard?
UKAS assesses the competence, impartiality and the performance capability of companies that provide the inspection of residential care homes using the internationally recognised inspection standard ISO/IEC 17020 (Conformity assessment – Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection).
What is a UKAS accredited test?
UKAS is the National Accreditation Body for the United Kingdom. We are appointed by government, to assess and accredit organisations that provide services including certification, testing, inspection and calibration.
What does UKAS accreditation cover?
UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) is recognized by the British government to assess the competence of organizations that provide certification, testing, inspection and calibration services, against internationally agreed standards.
How long is a UKAS certificate valid?
4-year
UKAS accreditation is granted for a 4-year period. During this time, accreditation is continually monitored by UKAS and renewed in the fourth year following a full reassessment. The expiry date on the platform is the date by which the renewal of accreditation must be granted following a reassessment.
Do you need UKAS accreditation?
UKAS is aware of the existence of non-accredited certification bodies offering services that could potentially be accredited. In many sectors, accreditation is voluntary and there is no legal requirement to be accredited or to hold accredited certification therefore the organisation is not operating illegally.
What UKAS 15189?
ISO/IEC 15189:2012 is a globally recognised standard that specifies requirements for quality and competence particular to medical laboratories. It is for use by medical laboratories in developing their quality management systems and assessing their competence.
Why is UKAS important?
UKAS ensure that certification bodies meet the ISO 17021 standard for conformity assessment. Companies that achieve UKAS accreditation should be shouting about it. The internationally-recognised accreditation gives your business a competitive advantage, opening access to new markets within the EU and beyond.
Is UKAS accreditation a legal requirement?
Are QMS UKAS accredited?
Are QMS International UKAS accredited? UKAS stands for the United Kingdom Accreditation Service. QMS are not accredited by UKAS but instead achieve their accreditation through ASCB. QMS is accredited and audited to ISO 17021 : 2015 by ASCB – a most respected accreditation organisation founded in the UK.
Why is UKAS accredited?
Is ISO 15189 accreditation mandatory?
ISO 15189 accreditation is not mandatory in every jurisdiction, but it’s worth checking your local regulations. As part of your accreditation process, you will get your organisation up-to-date with all the complex legal requirements that a medical laboratory must adhere to.