How can I tell if a company is UKAS certified?

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 they have the ability to deliver results while being reliable, impartial, and competent. 

We realised the importance of becoming UKAS accredited when we initially set up the company. We found our new ISO systems helped to protect us and our customers, and did not impede our competitiveness in anyway, in fact it was quite the opposite. If the company you are using for your air tightness testing and/or sound testing has not sought UKAS certification, it can be a good indicator that quality of service you receive may be lower. to further explain the importance of UKAS accreditation i have written the following article - Why are not all testing companies UKAS certified. 

Here at APT Sound Testing, we are happy to prove our UKAS certification which can be found here. As a UKAS accredited laboratory we are committed to providing quality consultancy services to your business. If you want to know more about how we can help you with our UKAS accredited air and acoustic testing services, please contact us on 01525 303905 or email us at info@aptsoundtesting.co.uk  and we’ll be happy to talk you through our precompletion testing services or supply a free no obligation quote.