UKAS Accredited Air & Sound Testing

How can I tell if a company is UKAS certified? So, how can you tell if an organisation is UKAS certified? Well, all accredited businesses are allowed to use the Royal Crown symbol. Thus, you simply need to look out for this. Alternatively, you can head to the UKAS website at www.ukas.com , and you will find a list of all certified bodies under the ‘Accredited Bodies’ tab on the homepage. For peace of mind here is a direct link to APT sound testing’s UKAS accreditation  to undertake sound insulation testing and air tightness testing.  The importance of having UKAS accreditation cannot be understated. It is the only government recognised national accreditation body in Britain. the body was set up to evaluate the competence of all organisations that supply services relating to certification, calibration, inspection, and testing. If a certification body meets their standards, they will then be accredited. If an organisation has reached this status, it means that th...

Why it’s important to be UKAS accredited There are also a lot of non-accredited air and sound testing companies that offer their service on a no certificate no fee basis; however, although this may seem great on the surface it usually means is that a certificate is barely ever refused. This does not say a lot for the quality of the testing company if they are simply allowing anyone to achieve their certification.  It goes completely against the international standard that UKAS adheres to. Also, their accreditation isn’t worth much when you consider that they do not have to adhere to any regulatory constraints, and thus they offer little assurance in terms of accountability, impartiality, or integrity. Thats why it’s really important to use UKAS accredited testing laboratories like APT Sound testing for all your air tightness and   sound insulation testing .  I have written another article which tries to explain why we decided to become a UKAS Accredited company...

Why are not all companies UKAS accredited? Unlike many other certification bodies, UKAS is a non-profit organisation, meaning their sole purpose is to ensure that companies are regulated properly and high standards are achieved at all times. This offers customers ultimate peace of mind. Other companies that don’t have UKAS certification, may have lower prices in some instances as they are not bound by the more stricter guidelines put in place by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service . If the company you are using is not UKAS accredited it may mean that you are taking a massive risk, as the quality of product testing and auditing quality may vary. If the company you are using for your air tightness and/or sound testing has not sought UKAS certification, it can be a good indicator that the quality may be lower.  I have written another article which tries to explain why it’s important to be UKAS Accredited. APT Sound Testing is UKAS accredited for both sound insu...

Why are not all testing companies UKAS accredited? Unlike many other certification bodies, UKAS    is a non-profit organisation, meaning their sole purpose is to ensure that companies are regulated properly and high standards are achieved at all times. This offers customers ultimate peace of mind. Other companies that don’t have UKAS certification, may have lower prices in some instances as they are not bound by the more stricter guidelines put in place by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service. If the company you are using is not UKAS accredited it may mean that you are taking a massive risk, as the quality of product testing and auditing quality may vary. If the company you are using for your air tightness testing and/or sound insulation testing has not sought UKAS certification, it can be a good indicator that the quality may be lower.  APT Sound Testing is a UKAS accredited testing company for both air and sound testing throughout England and Wales...

What is UKAS accredited testing company? UKAS stands for the United Kingdom Accreditation Service . It is the only government recognised national accreditation body in Britain. It has been designed to evaluate the competence of all organisations that supply services relating to certification, calibration, inspection, and testing. If a certification body meets their standards, they will then be accredited. If an organisation has reached this status, it means that they have the ability to deliver results while being reliable, impartial, and competent. Therefore, if you choose a UKAS accredited certification body, you can be certain of the highest levels of quality. APT Sound Testing is UKAS accredited for both sound insulation testing and air tightness testing, so you can be sure of the highest quality testing services and reportage at all times. I have written another article which tries to explain  why not all other companies are UKAS Accredited. Here at APT So...

Why we are a UKAS Accredited Air and Sound Testing Company APT Sound Testing is UKAS accredited for both sound insulation testing and air tightness testing . Being a UKAS accredited laboratory for air and sound testing, provides an assurance of the competence, impartiality and integrity of the testing body. UKAS accredited testing reduces the need for testing company to be assessed by each of their customers. UKAS' involvement in international groups such as  EA ,  IAF  and  ILAC , provides for mutual recognition. This reduces the need for multiple assessments of suppliers, and as a consequence helps to reduce barriers for testing companies that have UKAS accreditation. Most businesses - big or small within the industry they operate in, require some form of certification. This is the ultimate mark of quality and professionalism within their sector. With so many types of accreditation to choose from nowadays, it can be difficult to know what type would b...