About the UKAS Forensic Collision Investigation programme
UKAS is undertaking a Pilot Assessment Programme for the accreditation of collision investigation activities with assessments being carried out against the requirements of ISO/IEC 17020. The technical assessments will also consider the requirements of ILAC G19 FSR Code of Practice and the principles of UKAS RG 201.
The objective of the Collision Investigation Pilot Programme is to confirm the applicability of the relevant standards, identify any areas which need further guidance and to establish a proportionate and robust assessment approach.
Associated Standards
ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Conformity assessment – Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspections
Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspections
ILAC G19 Modules in a Forensic Science Process
FSR Code of Practice
UKAS RG 201 Accreditation of Bodies Carrying out Scene of Crime Examination
Current status
UKAS issued an expression of interest notice in 2019 and received a single application from the North Wales Police, who are working with the Forensic Collision Investigation Network. The Pilot Programme was launched in July 2020 with assessments undertaken in 2020 and 2021.
The outcomes of the assessment are being reviewed by the pilot participants and a plan is being established to continue the pilot assessment in 2022/2023.
