Young Calibration holds UKAS accreditation for ISO/IEC 17025:2017, Laboratory accreditation number 0604. In addition to complying with the full requirements of this internationally recognised standard, the company is independently assessed by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS, formerly NAMAS). Successful assessment against the standard for specified calibration parameters and ranges leads to an accredited calibration schedule recognised globally through Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs).
UKAS calibration accreditation provides confidence and builds trust with customers, ensuring that the laboratory has demonstrated full competence, impartiality, and technical performance in accordance with international best practice. Accreditation is not simply a certification; it is a powerful assurance that the laboratory has the systems, personnel, and capabilities to deliver reliable and traceable calibration results.
To minimise the risk of non-compliance with technical standards or legislative requirements, always look for the UKAS accreditation symbol. A UKAS accredited calibration certificate will feature the UKAS logo along with the accredited laboratory number beneath. Where MRAs are in effect, both the UKAS and ILAC logos will appear side by side, representing international acceptance of the calibration data.
A Rigorous and Ongoing Process
Gaining UKAS accreditation is a rigorous process and represents a significant achievement for any laboratory. However, accreditation is not a one-time achievement—it is an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, technical excellence, and transparency. It demonstrates to clients, regulators, and business partners that Young Calibration operates to the highest levels of quality, accuracy, and traceability in its calibration services. The process of attaining UKAS calibration accreditation involves a comprehensive application to UKAS, outlining the desired scope of accreditation. This is followed by a detailed audit and assessment carried out by impartial, highly qualified UKAS assessors with relevant technical expertise. These assessments ensure the laboratory maintains compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and consistently delivers reliable and repeatable results.
UKAS calibration accreditation underpins the validity of calibration results by assuring traceability to national or international standards. It ensures comparability of results and confidence in conformance status—critical for organisations operating in regulated sectors such as aerospace, automotive, pharmaceuticals, energy, and defence.
Global Recognition and MRAs
UKAS is a longstanding Signatory to the key global multilateral (or mutual) recognition arrangements (MRAs), making it easier for UK businesses to trade internationally and for calibration certificates to be accepted by overseas partners and regulators. This global recognition makes Young Calibration a trusted calibration partner both within the UK and abroad.
The Benefits of Accreditation
As UKAS states: “Too many of Britain's companies run the risk of undermining their long-term success by purchasing independent evaluations that are not UKAS accredited.” – Ref: UKAS – The Benefits of Accreditation
International Accreditation Bodies
Most countries have their own national accreditation bodies, many of which are members of international authorities, such as ILAC, and signatories to MRAs, to achieve the goal of “accredited once, accepted everywhere. These include DAkkS in Germany, COFRAC in France, ENAC in Spain and A2LA in the United States, among others.
Choose Young Calibration for trusted, UKAS-accredited calibration services that meet the highest industry standards.
