UKAS scale calibration up to 1500 kg

What is UKAS?

UKAS is a government business, controlled by the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI)

UKAS is the science and technology centre of excellence within the UK

UKAS is the sole “Accreditation Body” within the United Kingdom (working with all EU members on trade facilitation)

UKAS Accreditation is the highest authority within the UK, with high integrity reputation throughout the world (providing expertise for business, government research and the ministry of defence)

In summary:

	UKAS is the UK National Accreditation Body
	UKAS assesses / audits NPL (National Physical Laboratory) and NWM (National Weights and Measures)
	UKAS accredits Test Laboratories (ISO 17025)
	UKAS accredits Calibration Laboratories (ISO 17025)
	UKAS accredits Certification bodies, e.g. BSI, Lloyds, NQA, SGS, etc, for providing ISO 9001 to business

UKAS is also responsible for ensuring UK government compliance against EU legal obligations.

In summary:

	UK Government Institutional Compliance
	Trade facilitation (trading standards)
	Legal Directives - these include:
			Weights & Measures
			Pressure Vessels
			Construction Materials
			Consumer Products
			CE Marking, etc.

What is ISO 17025?

ISO 17025 is an International Standard (published by the International Organization for Standardisation) that specifies the general requirements for the competence to carry out tests and/or calibrations. There are 15 management requirements and 10 technical requirements.

In summary:

	ISO 17025 is a more technically demanding standard than ISO 9001
	ISO 17025 includes “quality management” plus more
	ISO 17025 demands strict technical “calibration” compliance
	UKAS - ISO 17025 accreditation demonstrates high integrity services supported by technical competence at all levels

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