Readiness Self-assessment Tools

UKAS has developed a suite of Readiness Self-assessment Tools, designed to support Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) operating across a range of sectors on their journey to achieving UKAS accreditation.

The free tools allow organisations to complete an online self-assessment against criteria based upon the relevant international standards used for the purpose of accreditation. These tools have been invaluable for prospective applicants in establishing their readiness to apply for accreditation, and in identifying any gaps that may need to be addressed prior to their initial assessment.

Available self-assessment tools:

• ISO/IEC 17025 for testing and calibration laboratories – click here
• ISO 15189 for medical laboratories – click here
• ISO/IEC 17020 for inspection bodies – click here
• ISO/IEC 17021-1 for for management system certification bodies – click here
• ISO/IEC 17065 for product/process/service certification bodies – click here
• IQIPS for physiological services – click here

UKAS has also developed a readiness self-assessment tool for scheme owners operating across a range of sectors.  This tool will help scheme owners to ascertain whether they are ready or not to move forward to establish if the scheme is eligible to be used for accreditation purposes.