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Many organisations are familiar with UKAS-accredited certification, but fewer understand what sits above the national accreditation bodies. From January 2026, the former International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) came together under Atlas

For organisations certified to ISO 9001:2015, our message is simple: don’t panic. Whilst the revised standard marks an important milestone for quality management, the transition process will take time. Although the exact arrangements are yet Atlas

The publication of ISO 9001:2026 is expected on 16 September 2026, following completion of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) ballot, the final approval stage of the revision process that commenced in 2023. For organisations Atlas

Construction projects rely on effective collaboration between clients, principal contractors, subcontractors, designers, consultants, manufacturers and suppliers. When quality expectations are not clearly defined and controlled, the results can include defects, rework, delays, increased costs and Atlas

The merger of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) into Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) became operational on 1 January 2026. The new organisation brings the world’s accreditation Atlas

As of July 2026, ISO 9001:2026 has not yet been published. The standard is currently at Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, with the ballot due to close on 9 July 2026 and publication expected Atlas

Whilst the terms ‘accreditation’ and ‘certification’ are often used interchangeably, they are two closely related but distinct steps on the quality assurance ladder. Accreditation is a rung further up the ladder, performing an oversight role Atlas

We are pleased to announce the start of our journey towards UKAS accreditation for the revised environmental management standard, ISO 14001:2026. This updated version introduces a range of enhancements and changes from the 2015 edition, Atlas

Recent research published by UKAS provides clear, evidence‑based insight into the economic value of UKAS‑accredited management systems certification. The findings show that organisations holding accredited ISO certifications typically demonstrate higher productivity, stronger revenue performance and Atlas

ISO 14001:2026 builds on the 2015 edition rather than replacing it, with an emphasis on clarification and strengthened intent rather than new requirements. The revised standard places greater focus on climate change and environmental conditions Atlas