 UKAS CalibrationWhat is UKAS (BS EN 17025)? The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is the sole UK National Accreditation body recognised by the government to assess, against internationally agreed standards, organisations that provide certification, testing, inspection & Calibration Services. What is the difference between UKAS (17025) & a traceable Calibration? UKAS Certificates are generally more expensive as there are specific standards that must be complied with to issue a UKAS Certificate. Any Certificates issued will bear the UKAS Logo and will be fully traceable back to National Standards. UKAS carefully monitor laboratories to ensure compliance with BS EN 17025:2005. Standard Traceable Certificates can also be of an extremely high calibre and also use standards traceable back to national standards.?All procedures employed and results reported are in compliance with the international standards. Using a UKAS accredited supplier for your Calibration service means that you are confident of a professional quality service of the highest quality. UKAS Accreditation is an assurance to businesses that suppliers meet internationally recognised requirements for integrity and competence through regular UKAS assessments and laboratory inter-comparison. So even if a traceable to National Standards calibration is all you require, it is still best to use a calibration laboratory that is UKAS (17025) accredited, as this assures you of a quality calibration. Traceability Pyramid |
