ABCB actively promotes nationally accredited certification and works with government departments, trading standards, purchasers and specifiers, UKAS and other stakeholders to promote its benefits. Membership of ABCB is restricted to certification bodies that are accredited by UKAS, or another recognized national accreditation body, or that are actively seeking national accreditation.
Accreditation and conformity assessment, along with standards, are important ways to give confidence in goods, services, management systems and people. They make a significant contribution to the economy, health and safety, and environment.
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is responsible for conformity assessment and accreditation policy. This information is for businesses and other government departments that are looking for tools to:
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provide assurance to customers that their products or services meet specified requirements
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help them win contracts where conformity assessment and accreditation are required
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deliver government policy
Memorandum of understanding explaining how BEIS and UKAS will work together to maintain and promote a strong national accreditation service in the UK.