September Newsletter 2015

UKAS has launched two new new portals

Intertek has announced a new cutting-edge Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and radio test chamber at its Leatherhead facility in the UK.

A new report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has outlined the indispensable role of accurate measurement in engineering.

UKAS price increase update – your thoughts needed

ISO/IEC 17029 is the International Standard for conformity assessment of bodies providing validation and verification services.

The BMTA broadly welcomes the introduction of the Product Safety and Metrology Act 2025, which received Royal Assent on 21 July and has now passed into UK law.

  One of the problems affecting wide deployment of hydrogen refuelling systems (HRS) arises from the specific measurement challenges at…

NPL has developed the metrology required to understand the behaviour and performance of bioplastics to support biome bioplastics in its quality control and product development.

The UK Government has launched a public consultation on its proposed modern industrial strategy, Invest 2035 and is calling for widespread participation from businesses, experts, unions and local stakeholders. 

  The importance of testing to validate finished product quality is an essential part of any manufacturing process. One industry…

Nominations are now open for the 2025 InstMC Awards. The awards recognise those who have made outstanding contributions to the…

The 21st International Metrology Congress (CIM 2023) will take place on 7-10 March in Lyon (France).

The British Standards Institution (BSI) is seeking review and comments on the new BS EN IEC 62241 standard, a draft…

Electrical safety testing firm Kiwa Electrical Compliance is now UKAS ISO 17025 accredited to safety assess measurement, control, and laboratory…

The UK’s National Advanced Materials Metrology Strategy was developed following an in-depth review of UK and international strategies for advanced…