A “stretch target” will require government departments to electronically validate BIM data from suppliers by October 2016. New website to launch by April 2016 and provide all related documentation and guidance. Level 2 BIM required as part of Government Construction…
ESOS deadline of 5th December 2015 is fast approaching. Not too late to comply. Environment Agency [quietly] suggests “Enforcement action will not normally be taken provided your notification is received by 29 January 2016.” AND those implementing ISO 50001 may…
Trading Standards to perform spot checks on children’s fancy dress costumes for sale across the UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and British Standards Institute evaluating whether European safety standards are tough enough News comes ahead of National Fire…
The much awaited international standard for quality management has been published today (23rd September 2015) and is available for download from approved sources. What’s New in ISO 9001:2015? There’s never been a better time to implement quality management to…
The international standard for environmental management has been published (15th September 2015) and organisations are beginning to update their certificates. Be one of the first to Certify. What’s New in ISO 14001? There’s never been a better time to…
Source: UKAS The current UKAS business plan has a strong focus on advancing the use of accreditation in the health and social care sectors. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has been in discussion with the Department of…
Source: UKAS The Department for Transport, (Rail Technical and International Safety) has requested UKAS to develop the accreditation regime for conformity assessment bodies for two commission regulations, under the Railway Safety Directive. The two regulations are: EU 445/2011 – relating…
Source: ICO A privacy seal scheme acts as a ‘stamp of approval’ highlighting an organisation’s commitment to maintaining good privacy standards. The ICO will be endorsing at least one privacy seal scheme, operated by an independent third party in the…
Source: UKAS The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has granted the UK’s first accreditation for ISO 50001: 2011 certification to Ascertiva Group Limited Trading as NQA. It is expected that other accreditations will follow shortly. Please see the Certification Body Schedules…