Company Background
Our reputation was established in 1969 as a specialist in certification scheme management. In 1997, the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry approved the use of the word 'British' in our corporate title in recognition of our pre-eminent status.
Today, we certify organisations to recognised standards like ISO
9001 (quality management) and ISO 14001 (environmental
management) as well as design and manage bespoke assessment
schemes. Such schemes are based on the establishment of
standards, which can be developed to be recognised company-wide,
industry-wide, nationally or internationally.
Our brand is revered as a hallmark for quality and rigour. From
Government agencies to owner-managed businesses, our clients
depend on our systems and services to measure, test and monitor
the competence and performance of their people and processes.
We have undertaken consultancy projects and certification work
with a large range of clients, including Public and Private
sector, professional institutes, trade bodies and charities.
We are active in the area of setting national standards and are
expert contributors to the influential British Standards
Institute QS/1 and AUS/1 Committees. These committees are
charged with the responsibility for representing the UK in new
management and audit standards proposed to the International
Standards Organisation (ISO).
Our performance is overseen by an independent Impartiality
Committee and we are accredited by UKAS. We recognise that
providing good service requires a well trained and motivated
team and we are proud to have been a recognised Investor in
People since 1999.
Above all else, we believe it essential to work with our clients
as true partners. Our maxim ‘without fear or favour’ typifies
our ethical approach to such partnerships; we will never allow
the fear of consequences or the promise of favour to influence
our professional judgement.