UPDATE - issue 106 |
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Welcome to the 106th edition of UPDATE, the quarterly newsletter from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service. This newsletter contains a general update covering UKAS activities and other important developments in the field of accreditation. |
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Accreditation: supporting the future of global trade |
In a globalised world, international trade plays a crucial role in driving economic growth and development. As businesses strive to expand their operations across borders, ensuring the quality and reliability of products and services becomes paramount.
This is where UKAS accreditation programmes come into play. Accreditation acts as a stamp of approval, providing confidence and assurance to both domestic and international customers that a business operates to recognised standards. This article explores how UKAS accreditation supports of international trade by fostering trust and facilitating smoother business operations. |
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2023 Stakeholder event at the House of Lords |
Each year UKAS holds its flagship stakeholder event in the beautiful and inspiring surroundings of the House of Lords. The theme of this year's event was aligned with that of Word Accreditation Day, and focused on 'supporting the future of global trade'. |
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UKAS CertCheck - one year after the launch |
| Following the launch of UKAS CertCheck in 2022, we take a look at how this free-to-use online database of accredited management system certifications has allowed businesses to verify the validity of a certification with greater speed and certainty, enhancing confidence in the supply chain. |
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Demystifying the role of the Assessment Manager |
On Thursday 31st August at 12pm, UKAS will host the third webinar in our demystifying series: 'The role of the Assessment Manager,' which will focus on the people at UKAS that our customers will work with over the course of gaining and maintaining their accreditation.
The webinar will consider: |
| • | | Roles and responsibilities at UKAS |
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| • | | Your relationship with the UKAS team |
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| • | | Getting the most from your Assessment Manager |
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| • | | Top tips from an Assessment Manager |
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A warm welcome to Lynsey Poyner - Operations Director |
Lynsey Poyner is UKAS's new Operations Director and brings with her 18 years of experience in the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry managing operational teams and leading transformational change. |
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First accreditation for PAS 2060:2014 |
| The first Verification Body has been accredited under ISO 14065:2013 for PAS 2060:2014. UKAS can now receive applications for this area of accreditation however further details will need to be taken into consideration for applicant bodies. |
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Supporting net zero policies |
As net zero policies are designed and implemented, and collaborative initiatives to achieve ambitious carbon emissions targets are developed, credible standards and accredited conformity assessment will be key enables of their robustness, effectiveness and sustained impact. |
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Working with ASI to strengthen collaboration in sustainability |
| ASI and UKAS have signed a cooperation agreement to provide assessment services of UK-based Certification Bodies for ASI Voluntary Sustainability Standards, bringing the two bodies together under the ASI Two-Tier Assurance Programme. |
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Net zero spotlight on Maria Varbeva-Daley |
Maria Varbeva-Daley has joined the External Affairs team as a sector specialist who will help shape the future of accreditation in the three key areas of energy, environment and sustainability, that will ultimately lead to a net zero society. |
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UKAS eLearning - one year on |
Since the launch of UKAS's eLearning portfolio in 2022, UKAS has continued to expand its offering in this area following encouraging feedback and suggestions from our customers regarding their specific needs and challenges. |
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The UKAS Training Academy offers a range of practical training (both virtually and face-to-face) designed to support our accreditation customers. Most recently, we have added training to support customers going through ISO 15189:2022 transition. |
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There are a number of exciting career opportunities at UKAS, in a wide range of technical specialities. Whether you're looking for a full-time role as an Assessment Manager or self employment as a Technical Assessor, explore all our vacancies on the UKAS website. |
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