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You still have time to express an interest in UKAS's development project for accredited certification of ISO 7101:2023, Healthcare organization management – Management systems for quality in healthcare organizations – Requirements. From this expression of interest notice, UKAS will determine the demand and priority for developing accreditation in this area. Find out more and submit your interest in this project here:

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🔬 Celebrating National Pathology Week! 🔬 Happy #NationalPathologyWeek to all UKAS's medical laboratory customers, technical assessors, and stakeholders across the UK. This week we acknowledge the essential work of pathology professionals who play a critical role in healthcare, from diagnosing diseases to pioneering research. UKAS is proud to work with pathologists throughout the UK, supporting the highest standards in pathology services through accreditation, ensuring the quality, accuracy, and reliability of diagnostic results that patients and healthcare providers depend on. #QualityInHealthcare #PathologyWeek #PathologyIsVital

What a great few days the UKAS team have had at the Lab Innovations event in Birmingham! As well as taking part in the Quality Infrastructure forum, where we have been able to talk about the role accreditation plays in underpinning trust and confidence in the results produced by laboratories, it's been great to get out and meet some of our accredited customers! Seen here with the UKAS selfie-frame is Alex Wichlacz, Andy Dines, Chris Shaw, Clare Cossar, Darren Jinks, Gareth Owens, Ian Jenner and some of the team from Gilson UK! Thanks for coming to meet us! #AccreditedLaboratories #AccreditedTesting #AccreditedCalibration

Alyson Bryant, UKAS's Accreditation Specialist for the Healthcare sector has written an article for IBMS's Biomedical Scientist, which outlines the process by which UKAS itself is assessed. In 'UKAS: Who checks the checker?' you can read more about our peer evaluation process, by which UKAS (and all National Accreditation Bodies) are required to demonstrate compliance with ISO/IEC 17011.

If you are a Procurement Manager or a Quality Management professional with responsibility for ensuring the integrity of your supply chain, you should be using UKAS CertCheck! This invaluable tool allows you to verify the accredited status of management system certifications quickly and easily, providing you with peace of mind and confidence in your procurement decisions. By signing up for a free account with UKAS CertCheck, you can proactively track the accredited status of the certifications that your business relies on. Don't leave your certifications to chance - trust UKAS CertCheck.🏆 Sign up here - #QualityManagement #SupplyChainIntegrity #UKASCertCheck #AccreditedCertification

Join us at Lab Innovations 2024! UKAS is excited to attend this year's Lab Innovations at the NEC, Birmingham, on 30-31 October. We’ll be part of the Quality Infrastructure Hub, alongside our partners from the UK Quality Infrastructure. As the national accreditation body, we’re looking forward to discussing how accreditation supports laboratory excellence and strengthens quality across the UK. Come and meet us at stand L122 to connect with members of the UKAS team. "/linkBuilder_6SzhC25kRmubORH3qogkh6") #LabInnovations2024 #QualityInfrastructure #Accreditation #UKAS #LaboratoryExcellence

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UKAS Chief Executive Matt Gantley today addressed the BSI net zero showcase day at the IEC General Meeting and participated in a panel discussion on net zero and the quality infrastructure. He highlighted the importance for #NetZero transitions of trust and integrity through globally recognised accredited conformity assessment. He also stressed the strategic importance of the quality infrastructure and the need to raise awareness of its role.

📢 Exciting news! UKAS will be uniting with our National Quality Infrastructure partners (BSI, NPL, CTSI, CQI, and WCSIM) to march in the iconic Lord Mayor’s Show 2024 on Saturday 9th November in Central London. We’re proud to take part in this grand procession that stretches over three miles, continuing a tradition dating back to the early 13th century. The newly elected Lord Mayor of London will make their ceremonial journey from Mansion House to Westminster, marking the start of their term. The Lord Mayor’s Show is a spectacular event involving 7,000 participants, 200 horses, nearly 150 floats, and the historic State Coach that carries the Lord Mayor. 🎉✨ 📺 Tune in to the BBC on the day to catch the show live! 🖼️Shown in the picture is UKAS Non-Executive Director Michael Mainelli as he started his term as the Lord Mayor in November last year.

📢 Develop and enhance your understanding of ISO/IEC 17021-1 with the UKAS Training Academy's comprehensive two-day awareness course—delivered virtually for your convenience! 🌍💻 Join our subject experts online to explore the key principles of ISO/IEC 17021-1 and learn how they apply to accreditation for various types of management system certification. The course is designed to guide you through essential requirements and best practices, giving you the tools you need to navigate the standard with confidence. 📅 Places are still available on 26-27 November. Book your place today: #ISO17021 #VirtualTraining #QualityAssurance #AccreditedCertification

This week members of the UKAS team are in Edinburgh, attending the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) General Meeting. Yesterday UKAS Chief Executive Matt Gantley spoke on the importance of the National Quality Infrastructure for confidence in AI assurance as part of BSI's AI showcase.

UKAS is delighted to be a headline partner at this year's Lab Innovations, taking place on 30-31 October at the NEC in Birmingham. This significant event will provide a comprehensive overview of the technology and trends that are driving scientific discovery and also includes a packed conference programme. New for this year is the Quality Infrastructure Forum, in which UKAS, along with BSI, NPL and ASTM, will provide a mix of practical insights on quality and testing tasks, such as calibration, in addition to wider information on accreditation. Come and visit us at the Quality Infrastructure Forum and on Stand L121! Find out more and register here:

Are you an inspection body considering accreditation for ISO/IEC 17020? Have you tried UKAS's new Readiness-Self-assessment Tool for ISO/IEC 17020? This free-to-use online tool has been designed to support inspection bodies on their journey to #accreditation, helping them to establish how ready they are to apply for accreditation, and to identify any gaps that need to be addressed prior to #assessment. Access the tool here: #ISO17020 #AccreditedInspection

UKAS, a Strategic Partner of the Commonwealth and Investment Council, is delighted to be attending the Commonwealth Business Forum in Apia, Samoa, taking place from the 23rd to the 24th of October. Key themes of the forum will include advancing tech and innovation, reducing barriers to trade and promoting sustainability and resilience - particularly for Small Island Developing States. Accreditation, conformity assessment and the wider quality infrastructure has a fundamental role to play in facilitating economic growth across the Commonwealth, supporting supply chains through the reduction of technical barriers to trade. Lord Jamie Lindsay, UKAS Chair, is pleased to be chairing roundtables on the role of international standards and assurance in enhancing the trading capabilities of Commonwealth countries. These discussions will drive forward intra-Commonwealth growth and collaboration. #CBF2024 #CHOGM2024.

UKAS is seeking an experienced Technical Assessor to join our #Asbestos team on a contracted basis. This remote position covers the UK and is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to expand their expertise in asbestos testing and inspection. As a Technical Assessor, you will play a crucial role in the UKAS assessment process, providing vital knowledge and expertise to ensure high standards in the asbestos sector. Key skills and qualifications: - Extensive experience in asbestos #testing and #inspection - Ideally, COC Asbestos qualified, or completion of most of the P401-P408 modules (equivalent qualifications will also be considered) - Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 or ISO/IEC 17020 auditing (training will be provided) - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including with testing and inspection staff, senior management teams, and customers This is a contracted role, not a full-time position at UKAS. However, it provides a unique and rewarding opportunity for industry professionals to broaden their expertise and enhance their careers while continuing in their current roles. If you are looking to take the next step in your career and contribute to maintaining high standards in the asbestos industry, we invite you to apply. Find out more and apply online:

Have you registered for an account with UKAS CertCheck yet? If you need to check the status of accredited management system certifications regularly to protect the integrity of your supply chain, this free online service can potentially save you a lot of time. Using UKAS #CertCheck provides peace-of-mind to procurement and quality control professionals by ensuring that the accredited certifications held by suppliers are legitimate, up-to-date and meet industry standards, making it an indispensable tool for safeguarding against risks and protecting the integrity of the supply chain and the wider business. #AccreditedCertification

Expression of interest! UKAS is proposing to establish a project to develop accreditation for ISO/IEC 17021-1, Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems for certification of ISO 7101:2023, Healthcare organization management – Management systems for quality in healthcare organizations – Requirements. From this expression of interest notice, UKAS will determine the demand and priority for developing accreditation in this area. Find out more and submit your interest in this project here:

Are you a management system certification body considering accreditation for ISO/IEC 17021-1? Have you tried UKAS's new Readiness-Self-assessment Tool for ISO/IEC 17021-1? This free-to-use online tool has been designed to support certification bodies on their journey to #accreditation, helping them to establish how ready they are to apply for accreditation, and to identify any gaps that need to be addressed prior to #assessment. Access the tool here: #ISO17021 #ManagementSystems