Publication of UKAS Annual Report 2024: an agile accreditation body for a changing world

UKAS is delighted to announce the release of its Annual Report for the financial year 2023-24. With the theme “an agile accreditation body for a changing world,” the report reflects UKAS’s ongoing efforts to respond to industry developments, advance customer service and maintain a robust accreditation service.

This year’s report includes key insights from the UKAS Chair and Executive and features significant contributions from external authors:

Stephen Phipson, CEO of Make UK, presents an article on the critical role of mutual recognition agreements in stabilising supply chains through accreditation.

The Rt Hon Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli, explores how standards and assurance help businesses “connect and prosper.”

Emily Campbell-Ratcliffe, Head of Assurance at the Responsible Technology Adoption Unit in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, discusses the role of accreditation in artificial intelligence.

Caroline Hamilton, Chair of UKAS’s Public Advisory Forum and Council, addresses stakeholder engagement and the importance of impartiality in times of change.

Craig Watson, Deputy Director at the Office for Product Safety and Standards, outlines the importance of accreditation within the UK’s quality infrastructure.

Mark Babington, Executive Director of Regulatory Standards at the Financial Reporting Council, examines the role of accreditation in enhancing climate accountability and the credibility of sustainability actions.

The report also provides updates on UKAS’s digitalisation programme, the key statistics from the CertCheck database, and new areas of accreditation in healthcare, forensics, net zero and more. To gain a deeper understanding of how UKAS is evolving in a changing world, read the full UKAS Annual Report 2024.