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Case studies, Research and Supporting Materials specific to United Kingdom.
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Case Studies
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Digital accredited certification verification service builds confidence in global trade
Accreditation of the renewable energy industry is helping the UK reach net zero targets
Accreditation to support enforcement of protected food names
Accreditation supports animal welfare
Using accreditation to design out crime
Halting horsemeat contamination
ISO 15189 assessments include Public Health England (PHE) Antenatal and Newborn (ANNB) screening requirements
The Office for Product Safety and Standards launches first ever strategy to further enhance the UK’s world-leading product safety regime
Accredited personnel certification supports sampling of drinking water
Accredited testing used to diagnose Lyme Disease
Accredited testing of animal by-products
Blood Safety and Quality Regulations underpinned by accreditation
Accredited testing opens up meat export markets
UK Food Regulator announces earned recognition for Welsh Lamb and Beef Producers feed standards
ISO 9001 ensures Building Control teams deliver a consistent service
UK Tax Authority (HMRC) recognises ISO 9001 as criteria to be Authorised Economic Operator
Accreditation supports Fire Scene Investigations
Police drones benefit from accredited certification
Accredited inspection plays a central role in the safe management of asbestos in buildings
Ensuring the competence of fire risk assessors
Accreditation of medical physics and clinical engineering services
Building trust in the online environment with accreditation
Accreditation provides cost effective support for Typhoon
Accreditation: Supporting safe water
Minimising the environmental impact of pollution from rain water runoff
Accredited organisations exempt from SFA’s apprenticeship approvals
Accredited certification underpins Veterinary Medicines Agency’s work
Scotland’s Environment Agency uses accreditation to monitor operator emissions.
Ensuring the safety of animal by-products
Noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors
Accreditation ensures reliability of paternity testing
Ensuring the effective use of CCTV through accredited certification
Reliability of Soil testing results supported by accreditation
Construction tenders in Northern Ireland require accredited EMS
Accredited food assurance schemes guarantee defined standards of food safety
Accredited certification supports healthcare information
Vehicle type approval
Accreditation supports forensic activities of UK Tax Office
Gaming machines and online gambling underpinned by accreditation
MHRA recommends use of accredited point of care testing
Accredited dog breeding licence controls to protect puppies
NHS requires cancer screening to be carried out in accredited laboratories
Supporting the Welsh Government with approved Quarantine Units
Accredited laboratories supporting genomics to benefit patients in England
Buildsafe Northern Ireland stipulates Third Party Certification
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service certified to OHSAS 18001:2007
Leading ISO standards key component of UK Government’s guidance on cyber security
Supporting the inspection of mortuaries
Accreditation: a tool to ensure food safety and food crime prevention
US and UK Police generate savings from accreditation and accredited certification
Forensic science supported by standards and accreditation in UK
Improving the quality of medical diagnostic services through standards and accreditation
Accreditation of medical laboratories supports Healthcare Regulators
UK Police Force saves £500,000 per year through accreditation
Accredited inspection ensures the safe management of asbestos on maritime vessels
Accredited inspection plays a key role in the safety of the UK nuclear new build programme
The Green Deal, an environmental initiative aims to revolutionize domestic energy efficiency
Governments use standards and accreditation in the construction sector
Public Sector organisations use ISO/IEC 27001 to manage data securely
Emergency services use accredited certification to deliver a safe workplace environment
Public Sector bodies implement ISO 50001 to reduce energy costs
Accredited certification assists local government to meet their environmental objectives
The Green Deal, an environmental initiative to revolutionize domestic energy efficiency
NAO propose the use of accreditation to improve public service delivery
Research
14 items
Innovation Dynamics and the Role of Quality Infrastructure – UK (2012)
Insurance association: Standards and Accreditation support risk and add value – UK (2018)
UK business report uses 9001 as an indicator of Good Governance
Accreditation cited as a tool to achieve ethical regulation
The Value of Accreditation (UK, 2016)
The importance of measurement (NPL 2015)
Opportunities for Standards in Investment & Asset Management (October 2014)
Opportunities for Standards in Insurance
Backing Market Forces: How To Make Voluntary Standards Markets Work For Financial Services Regulation (2013)
The Economic Value of Standards in the UK (June 2015)
The economic value of standards
Does ISO 9000 certification make a profound difference to the way service quality is perceived and measured
Exploring performance attribution: The case of quality management standards adoption and business performance
Economic benefits of accreditation valued at more than £600M a year in the UK
Supporting Material
5 items
The Missing Links In The Chains? Mutual Distributed Ledger (aka blockchain) Standards
The economic impact of standards
The case for accreditation
Accreditation: A tool to support European and International Trade
Standards and accreditation – Tools for delivering better regulation
