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UKAS accreditation is granted to organisations who have demonstrated that they fully meet the requirements of relevant national and international standards.

Who seeks accreditation?

UKAS accredits testing laboratories, medical laboratories, calibration laboratories, certification bodies, inspection bodies, proficiency testing providers, reference material producers, diagnostic imaging services, physiological services, medical reference measurement laboratories and notified bodies.

NOTE: There are differing requirements for applications for accreditation from organisations based outside the United Kingdom. Further information is available here.

UKAS assesses organisations to the following accreditation standards. The route to accreditation sets out the step-by-step process to gaining accreditation.

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Application for accreditation

To apply for accreditation please download and complete the relevant application form(s) from the list below.

To extend your accreditation scope, please complete the relevant AC form from the list below and submit via email with all supporting documents

- please read, sign and submit this Agreement with the Word version of the application form. Please also refer to the UKAS Standard Terms of Business, UKAS Terms and Conditions of Business for Imaging Services or UKAS Terms and Conditions of Business for IQIPS Customers for a list of current fees.

See the UKAS Privacy Policy for details of what data we collect, how we collect and use it, who we share it with, how long we keep it, how we safeguard it and your rights in relation to personal data held about you.

Not sure what to do and want to talk to someone? Please call 01784 429 020 or email apps@ukas.com. Alternatively, complete this short form to register your interest.

Please submit your completed forms by email to applications@ukas.com including the UKAS Agreement and your supporting documents.

Documents Specifically Relating to COVID-19 Sampling and Testing Applications:

AC COV COVID-19 Testing Extension to Scope Application Form and F542 COVID-19 Confidentiality Waiver
UKAS Application Form - COVID-19 Private Provider Sampling (F560) (only for use by COVID-19 sampling organisations applying for UKAS accreditation for the first time - applications for COVID-19 laboratory testing should use the standard application form)
Requirements for Private Providers of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Testing - Stage 2: UKAS Appraisal Evidence Submission Form (F561)
Gap analysis template for private providers of COVID-19 testing (F562)

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Details of applicable standards can be obtained from UKAS and copies are available from BSI publications (Tel: 020 89969001)

UKAS also operates a new product development programme. Further information is contained in the development of new areas of accreditation

Extending your accreditation – preparing to apply for an extension to scope, how to apply for an extension to scope

To notify UKAS of a change to an existing Conformity Assessment Body - Change of Ownership, Name or Legal Entity

To notify UKAS of a change of Ownership, Name or Legal Entity - Notification Form for Change of Legal Entity (F323)

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