What is UKJAS?

What is UKJAS? 

The UK Joint Accreditation Service (UKJAS) is an independent accreditation body for worldwide. UKJAS is recognized by government, Multi-national, Private Individual and Organizations to assess against internationally agreed standards, organizations that provide certification, testing, inspection and calibration services, rating agency, industrial association and training institutes etc .

UKJAS operates as a non-profit-distributing private company, limited by guarantee. UKJAS is funded wholly from the services it provides. It receives no grants, donations or government funding that might undermine its independence. Fees from assessment and accreditation services make up more than 90% of its income with the remainder coming from training and other projects related to our mission.

UKJAS promotes and lobbies for greater adoption of Accreditation and is recognized as a standard setter by the Industries and known for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

An introductory guide to UKJAS can be viewed at www.ukjas.com.