Why Accreditation Matters

Accreditation is the formal process that recognizes that a conformity assessment body is competent to perform specific processes, activities, or tasks (detailed in a scope of accreditation) in a reliable, credible, and accurate manner. 

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is the sole national accreditation body for the United Kingdom. UKAS is recognized by the government to assess against internationally agreed standards, organizations that provide certification, testing, inspection and calibration services.

Accreditation by UKAS demonstrates the competence, impartiality, integrity and performance capability of these evaluators known as conformity assessment bodies. UKAS is a non-profit-distributing private company, limited by guarantee. UKAS operates independently of Government. UKAS accredited certification, testing, inspections, and calibration reduces the need for suppliers to be assessed by each of their customers.

This short UKAS produced video shows the impact that accreditation has on our everyday lives.

Organizations can save time and money by selecting a supplier that holds accredited certification and therefore is a competent supplier. Accredited certification in compliance with best practices can limit product failure and downtime, and control manufacturing costs.

UKAS Accreditation

If your business requires the services of a conformity assessment body, using a UKAS-accredited supplier for these evaluation services (also known as conformity assessment services) is an essential tool for decision-making and risk management.

Organizations can save time and money by selecting a supplier that holds accredited certification and therefore is a competent supplier. Accredited certification carried out in compliance with best practices can limit product failure and down time, and control manufacturing costs.

BM TRADA is an independent, accredited certification body we provide UKAS accredited certification to all the major management systems standards as well as chain of custody and sustainable supply chain, product and service certification, and product marking including the UKCA mark. 

BM TRADA also brings a range of comprehensive training programs to support the accredited certification services, as well as highly regarded technical timber services.

As a fully UKAS Accredited Certification Body, BM TRADA can ensure that the certification benefits meet your expectations through certification to British, European, and International Standards.