BMTA Newsletter BMTA Newsletter - Autumn 2019 | Page 6

bmta.co.uk Accreditation in support of standardisation Accreditation provides formal independent recognition that an organisation is competent to apply standards to perform specific processes, activities or tasks, in a reliable, credible and accurate manner. UKAS is the appointed national accreditation body in the UK, responsible for determining, in the public interest, the technical competence and integrity of organisations such as those offering testing, calibration and certification services. Accreditation delivers confidence in certificates and conformity statements. It underpins the quality of results by ensuring their traceability, comparability, validity and commutability. Conclusion Standards are knowledge. They are powerful tools that can help drive innovation and increase productivity. They can make organisations more successful and people's everyday lives easier, safer and healthier. Image