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evaluation service that has been accredited by UKAS has demonstrated that it
complies with best practice in that industry, that it is fit for purpose, impartial and
can consistently provide the appropriate level of service time and again. It is also
recognized as such throughout the world. Moreover, if there are safety implications
at any stage in the supply chain, using an accredited supplier is a valuable tool in risk
management, meaning that an organization can have confidence in the traceability
and accountability of the goods and services it is procuring. By choosing a UKASaccredited
supplier, a business can have confidence that it is using the best and most
appropriate service for its needs.
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is the sole body recognized by
government to carry out accreditation of businesses offering conformity assessment
services such as certification, inspection, testing and calibration. It assesses these
bodies against internationally agreed standards. Accreditation by UKAS is the key to
ensuring that suppliers, purchasers and specifiers can have confidence in the quality
of goods and in the provision of services throughout the supply chain.
By choosing a UKAS-accredited supplier, not only can you be assured that you are
receiving the best and most appropriate service for your needs but you will also
discover that the UKAS ‘mark’ on your documentation brings with it national and
international recognition and credibility for your business. Better credibility for your
business increases your chances of securing better quality contracts.
To locate a UKAS-accredited evaluation body in your area or one that provides a
particular specialist service, help is at hand. Visit www.ukas.com for full details of all
UKAS-accredited organizations. Alternatively, further information about UKAS and
its accreditation role can be obtained by: tel: +44 (0)20 8917 8400; fax: +44 (0)20
8917 8500; e-mail: info@ukas.com.