OVERVIEW

UKAS accredits testing laboratories to ISO/IEC Standard 17025 and industry specific standards. This accreditation demonstrates to the marketplace and to regulators that the laboratories have met the UKAS accreditation requirements and are periodically monitored for compliance.

UKAS Accreditation for Testing Laboratories

UKAS Accreditation for Testing Laboratories

  • Demonstrates compliance with ISO/IEC Standard 17025.
  • IAS offers prompt, personal service, including rapid scheduling of assessments to meet the needs of laboratories.
  • Accreditation serves as an internationally recognized “stamp of approval” for industry and regulators.
  • Accreditation increases the recognition and acceptance of test reports across borders.

UKAS Testing Laboratories

Testing Laboratories accredited by UKAS benefit from UKAS recognition as a signatory to the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) with the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC). The MRA supports international trade by promoting confidence and acceptance of accredited testing reports.