UKAS ACCREDITATION FOR LABORATORIES
ISO 17025 & ISO 17065 Accreditation
UKAS-accredited testing and product certification. Unlock premium clients and regulatory contracts.
Why Laboratories Choose ISO 17025 & ISO 17065
Testing laboratories and product certification bodies operate in a regulated world. Clients demand proof that your testing is accurate, your methods are validated, and your results are defensible. UKAS accreditation under ISO 17025 or ISO 17065 provides that proof.
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Regulatory bodies and government procurement require UKAS-accredited testing. Accreditation opens those contracts and commands higher fees.
Prove Competence
UKAS assessment confirms your methods are validated, staff are competent, and equipment is calibrated. Independent verification of your competence.
Defend Your Results
Accredited results stand up to customer challenge and legal scrutiny. Courts recognize UKAS-accredited data. Non-accredited results may be questioned.
Cost & Investment
First-year accreditation typically costs £8,000 to £18,000:
- ISO 17025 (narrow scope): £8,000–12,000
- ISO 17025 (broad scope): £12,000–18,000
- ISO 17065 (standalone): £8,000–14,000
- Both 17025 + 17065: £14,000–22,000
Common Questions
Can we hold both ISO 9001 and UKAS accreditation?
Yes, and many labs do. ISO 9001 can cover the wider business while UKAS accreditation to ISO 17025 covers the specific tests or calibrations you want independently verified. We can support both together.
What happens if we fail a UKAS assessment?
It's uncommon after proper preparation, but not unheard of. UKAS will raise findings that need addressing within a set timeframe before accreditation is granted. We prepare you to minimise findings and support corrective action if any are raised.
Can we extend our scope of accreditation later?
Yes. Most laboratories start with a defined scope and extend it as the business grows — adding new test methods or calibration ranges through a scope extension application, rather than starting the whole process again.
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