Rab, S; Brown, R J C (2023) The UKQI: Status and Importance for National Growth. MAPAN, 38. pp. 975-984.

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Abstract

The term "Quality Infrastructure" refers to the global framework for metrology, standardisation, accreditation, and services relating to conformity assessment such as testing, calibration, inspection and verification which fosters trust in global commerce and helps to safeguard consumers and the environment's safety. The British Standards Institution (BSI), Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), National Physical Laboratory (NPL), several Designated Institutes (DIs), and the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) are all part of the United Kingdom Quality Infrastructure (UKQI). As a part of the National QI of the UK, these organisations are responsible for regulating standardisation, testing, measurement, certification, and accreditation. These organizations are essential in assisting industries with developing, innovating, and commercialising their new goods and services. Standards supported by accredited conformity assessment are an essential part of modern economic infrastructure and assist economic growth in a significant way. This paper provides a succinct overview of the UKQI and its importance for national growth. Further, an overview of the UKQI institutional structure from both national and international perspectives is discussed in detail. This study should be useful globally to government agencies, businesses, academia, and other organisations as a reference source for future policy decisions related to a robust QI.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Analytical Science > Trace Analysis and Electrochemistry
Divisions:	Atmospheric Environmental Sciences
Identification number/DOI:	10.1007/s12647-023-00680-8
Last Modified:	08 Jan 2024 14:20
URI:	https://eprintspublications.npl.co.uk/id/eprint/9892