UPDATE - issue 107 |
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Welcome to the 107th 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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World Standards Day 2023: shared vision for a better world - UKAS's commitment to SDG 3 |
In a world grappling with global challenges such as climate change, conflict, global pandemics, and inequality, the importance of working together to create sustainable change has never been more evident. World Standards Day 2023 celebrates the theme of a “Shared vision for a better world,” focusing on the incorporation of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all. As an organisation dedicated to promoting quality and competence, UKAS plays a vital role in achieving SDG 3 and underpinning quality healthcare for all.
Read this article exploring the significance of SDG 3 and the role accreditation to internationally recognised standards will play in achieving it. |
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Updated Memorandum of Understanding |
In September the Department of Business and Trade and UKAS came together to sign an updated Memorandum of Understanding with the objective of reinforcing the national accreditation service through the commitment of both organisations to work collaboratively. |
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Trade Continuity Agreement Protocol between UK and Canada |
| On behalf of their respective governments, UKAS and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) are implementing the Protocol on the mutual acceptance of the results of conformity assessment included in the Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (TCA). |
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Have you used UKAS's free online service for independently verifying UKAS accredited management system certifications yet?
Sign-up for a free account to increase your number of daily searches and receive automatic notifications if there are any changes to the accredited status of the certifications in your supply chain. |
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Case study: Nuclear supply chain |
Global certification body, Bureau Veritas, has been granted ISO/IEC accreditation for the delivery of ISO 19443 - Quality Management Systems - Specific requirements for the application of ISO 9001:2015 by organizations in the supply chain of the nuclear energy sector supplying products and services important to nuclear safety (ITNS). |
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Case study: IQIPS Neurophysiology |
| UKAS has recently conducted a study on the impact accreditation to the Improving Quality in Physiological Services (IQIPS) standard brings to Clinical Neurophysiology departments. Find out how this type of healthcare accreditation enhances patient safety and confidence while streamlining processes and workflows. |
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Spotlight on accreditation standards |
In UKAS's new series of articles, we will be exploring the purpose and importance of the key accreditation standards and how they are used to underpin quality and competence in the products and services we rely upon.
The first articles focused on ISO/IEC 17025 for testing and calibration laboratories and ISO 15189 for medical laboratories. |
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In this case study with Dwr Cyrmru Welsh Water, Quality Assurance Manager, Amanda Rogers, tells us all about how accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 aids quality and confidence in the potability of drinking water and wastewater management. |
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Case study: Surface Performance |
| This case study featuring accredited sports surface and sports facility testing laboratory, Surface Performance Ltd, explores the role played by UKAS accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 in underpinning quality and safety in the sporting world. |
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Free "Demystifying" webinar programme |
In December 2023 and January 2024, UKAS will repeat our series of free webinars that aim to take the mystery out of the accreditation process. The purpose of accreditation is an introduction to accreditation for those completely new to it. Your journey to accreditation provides a deeper dive in how to gain accreditation. The role of the UKAS Assessment Manager examines the relationship customers have with Assessment Managers over the course of maintaining their accreditation. |
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UKAS eLearning - expanding portfolio |
UKAS Training Academy's eLearning portfolio is continually being updated to reflect changes in standards and to better meet learners' needs. Developed in collaboration with technical focus persons or subject matter experts, our comprehensive portfolio offers practicable insights for organsiations. |
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UKAS Training Academy - supporting transitioning customers |
The UKAS Training Academy offers a range of practical training (virtually and face-to-face) to support our accreditation customers. Most recently, we have added training to support customers going through ISO 15189:2022 transition and awareness training for the revised version of ISO/IEC 17043. |
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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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