Independent Accreditation Authority
Independent accreditation with global confidence.
UKQRA supports certification bodies, training organisations, and conformity assessment services with a clear, professional accreditation experience.
Certification Bodies
Training Organisations
Conformity Assessment
Core Strengths
Clear, trusted, and professional accreditation presentation.
Independent oversight
A clear and credible presentation of impartial review, structured assessments, and recognised accreditation pathways.
Clear application journey
Applicants can move from scope review to approval with better visibility into requirements, assessments, and next steps.
Trusted verification
Accredited body listings, certificate verification, and enquiry capture are presented in a neat and accessible format.
About
Independent accreditation authority.
UKQRA positions itself as an independent accreditation authority serving certification bodies, training organisations, and wider conformity assessment needs.
Independent evaluation strengthens confidence for clients, regulators, and buyers.
Structured accreditation pathways help organisations prepare for review more effectively.
Clear verification and directory tools support trust in accredited services.
Accreditation Process
- Review the relevant accreditation or certification scope.
- Prepare manuals, procedures, competence records, and application documents.
- Submit the application pack for document review and scheduling.
- Complete office assessment, witness assessment, and committee review.
- Receive accreditation and continue with surveillance and reassessment cycles.
Accreditation
Important accreditation pathways.
What Is an Accreditation
Accreditation is a third-party attestation that demonstrates a conformity assessment body is competent to perform specific tasks.
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Applicants move through document review, on-site assessment, committee decision, and ongoing surveillance before and after approval.
Open pageWhy Seek Accreditation
Accreditation gives clients and regulators clearer assurance that a body operates with competence, consistency, and impartiality.
Open pageApply for Accreditation
Applicants should prepare their scope, system documents, competence records, and contact details before requesting an accreditation review.
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Standards
Certification standards and schemes.
ISO 9001:2015 Certification
ISO 9001 helps organisations build a disciplined quality management system focused on consistency, customer confidence, and continual improvement.
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ISO 14001 supports environmental management, risk control, compliance awareness, and continuous performance improvement.
Read standardISO 22000 Certification
ISO 22000 structures food-safety management for organisations operating anywhere across the food chain.
Read standardISO 27001:2013 Certification
ISO 27001 provides a structured information-security management system for protecting data, systems, and critical business assets.
Read standardISO 10002:2004 Quality Management
ISO 10002 guides the design of effective complaints-handling processes that protect customer confidence and organisational learning.
Read standardISO 22301:2012 Certification
ISO 22301 helps organisations understand disruption risks and build a more resilient continuity framework.
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Directory
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Accredited body listings.
| Body | Country | Scope | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accredence Labs and Calibration | India | ISO/IEC 17025 | Active |
| Bristol Quality Assessments Ltd | United Kingdom | ISO 9001, ISO 14001 | Active |
| Global Food Systems Certification | United Arab Emirates | ISO 22000, HACCP | Active |
| MedSure Device Quality Services | Germany | ISO 13485 | Pending Renewal |
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