What is a UKAS accredited laboratory?
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.
Do you need UKAS accreditation?
A list of all UKAS courses is available on the UKAS website. Please be aware that attendance at UKAS training courses is optional and is not a requirement for gaining accreditation. All UKAS general and technical publications are available via the Technical Information area of our website.
What is the purpose of UKAS accreditation?
Delivering a world of confidence The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is the national accreditation body for the United Kingdom, appointed by government, to assess organisations that provide certification, testing, inspection and calibration services.
How long does a UKAS certificate last?
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.
Is ISO 9001 UKAS accredited?
ISO 9001 Certification | Quality Management | UKAS Accredited.
What makes a lab accredited?
Labs seeking accreditation are audited to ensure that they possess, among other characteristics, the following: A robust quality system & quality assurance procedures. Precisely calibrated and properly maintained testing and environmental conditioning equipment. Experienced, proficient and highly trained staff.
Why is it important for labs to be accredited?
The accreditation of labs improves facilitation of accurate and rapid diagnostics, efficiency of treatment and reduction of errors in the laboratory process. Accreditation is not about who the best is, but who has a system of standard procedures with aim to improve the quality and patient safety.
What UKAS means?
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is the sole national accreditation body recognised by the British government to assess the competence of organisations that provide certification, testing, inspection and calibration services.
How do I register with UKAS?
Application forms – to apply for accreditation please download and complete the relevant application form(s) from our webpage. UKAS Agreement – applications forms need to be submitted to [email protected] with a signed copy of the UKAS agreement.
How long is UKAS accreditation valid for?
a 4-year
Is UKAS Recognised in Europe?
UKAS remain the UK’s National Accreditation Body 765/2008 and no longer be valid or recognised in the EU pursuant to that Regulation as of the end of the transition period”.
What’s the difference between certified and accredited?
An accreditation will often legitimize an organization within an industry. Certifications, on the other hand, are provided to the individual. By becoming certified, professionals gain an objective measure of their competency and establish authority within a specific industry.
What is a certified lab?
Certified laboratory means a laboratory which performs tests for hire in connection with a covered program and which receives certification under sub. (7) or receives recognition as a certified laboratory under sub.
Why choose UKAS accredited food testing?
Food Test Lab’s UKAS accredited testing services enable you to meet food labelling and safety regulations, achieve best practice and, above all, satisfy your consumers.
What is food test lab?
Food Test Lab is a UKAS Accredited Microbiological, Chemical and Nutritional Food Testing Laboratory. Food Test Lab provides ISO 17025 UKAS accredited Microbiological Testing, Chemical Analysis and Nutritional Analysis for foodstuffs – especially important if you need detailed nutritional information for Food Labelling purposes.
Why choose ISO 17025 accredited food testing and food analysis?
We provide ISO 17025 accredited Microbiological, Chemistry and Nutritional Testing and Food Analysis for your foodstuffs and feeds. Our accredited Food Testing and Food Analysis services enable you to meet safety regulations, achieve best practice and, above all, satisfy your consumers.
What UKAS accredited microbiological tests do we offer?
We provide a broad range of UKAS accredited microbiological tests including Legionella culture and 100ml filtration for total Coliform, E.coli, Enterococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and sulphite reducing Clostridia. We can also assist with the monitoring of recreational waters including swimming pools and spas.