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UKAS is the world’s leading #accreditation body delivering confidence in products and services, and supporting global value chains. Accreditation is an intrinsic part of the UK’s national #quality infrastructure which underpins all sectors of the economy, from food safety to forensics, construction to communications, energy to engineering.
Independent research has confirmed that accreditation contributes £1bn to the UK economy every year. Accreditation provides its direct clients with services that deliver real business value, a marketing and reputational advantage, access to national and overseas markets, and internal quality service improvements.
We couldn’t provide this without the scientific and technical expertise of our people, and our core values of integrity and continual improvement.
Independent research has confirmed that accreditation contributes £1bn to the UK economy every year. Accreditation provides its direct clients with services that deliver real business value, a marketing and reputational advantage, access to national and overseas markets, and internal quality service improvements.
We couldn’t provide this without the scientific and technical expertise of our people, and our core values of integrity and continual improvement.
Overview
Location
United Kingdom, England, Staines-upon-Thames
Employees
201-500
Founded date
1995
Mentions in press and media 8
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| May 21, 2025 | The Future of Smart Buildings and Automotive Security: A Dual Focus on Sustainability and Trust | In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, two sectors stand out: smart building management and automotive security. Both are intertwined with the themes of sustainability and trust. As we delve into the innovations from Planon and ST... |
| May 21, 2025 | Water's New Frontier: Membrane Technology Takes Center Stage | Water is life. Yet, in today's world, it feels like a dwindling resource. Climate change, urban sprawl, and industrial demands have turned the water crisis into a pressing global issue. The quest for clean, accessible water is more urg... |
| May 20, 2025 | STRADVISION Maintains ISO/IEC 27001 & 27701 Information Security Certifications for Five Consecutive Years | In the era of autonomous driving, security is more than just technology; it is the foundation of global trust. SEOUL, South Korea, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- STRADVISION, a disruptive leader in AI-powered automotive perception software, a... |
| Oct 26, 2022 | Daye Launches World’s First Tampon-Based At-Home Screening Kit, Raises $11.5 Million In Latest Funding Round | Lisa Rodwell (CEO of Daye) and Valentina Milanova (founder of Daye)Daye |
| May 3, 2022 | FaceTec’s Accuracy Increases 876.56% For 3D Face Matching | Our algorithms utilize the unique shape of the user's 3D Face, not just 2D face data, and the results are exceptional. When we compare them, our latest 3D face matching algorithm is approximately 8,600% better than the #1 NIST FRVT 2D ... |
| Aug 18, 2020 | Halt to surveillance audits due to coronavirus lockdowns set to cause thousands of ISO certifications to lapse | In mid-August, the six-month over-run for re-certification audits permitted by UKAS in pandemic circumstances will expire, putting hard-earned certifications at risk 18th August 2020 – London, UK – Thousands of valuable ISO management syste... |
| Jun 27, 2005 | UKAS joins UK's standards strategy | UKAS joins UK's standards strategy 27-06-2005 Lord Sainsbury, Minister for Science and Innovation, has announced a new partner to strengthen the UK's standardization strategy. The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has jo... |
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FAQ about UKAS
When was UKAS founded?
UKAS was founded in 1995.
What has the press written about UKAS?
Parsers VC has collected 8 articles mentioning UKAS, among them “The Future of Smart Buildings and Automotive Security: A Dual Focus on Sustainability and Trust” (May 21, 2025) and “Water's New Frontier: Membrane Technology Takes Center Stage” (May 21, 2025).
Is UKAS still active?
Yes, UKAS is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 23, 2025.