Who audits the auditors?

We often get asked ‘who audits the auditors?’ and it’s an important question, especially when it comes to the credibility of ISO certifications.

Anyone could create a certificate for any ISO Standard, but is it meaningful?

How to verify legitimacy

UKAS Accreditation logo

A simple way to verify the legitimacy of an Accredited ISO Certification is by checking for the ISO 27001 certificate at the bottom of the page.

Take a look at our UKAS “Tick and Crown” logo as an example. Every UKAS accreditation includes a unique accreditation number, which you can verify by checking the schedule on the UKAS (UK Accreditation Service) website.

The UKAS Schedule shows which ISO Standards UKAS have assessed BSI for, and awarded accredited status. This confirms that when BSI assesses Teamwork IMS, our UKAS Accredited Certification remains valid.

International Accreditation Forum logo

Alongside the UKAS logo, you’ll also find the logo for the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) which is the worldwide association for Conformity Assessment Accreditation Bodies.

The IAF provides the framework for which UKAS is regulated and mutually recognised by equivalent worldwide Assessment Accreditation Bodies.

Need help with ISO Certification?

If you need help with your ISO Certification Project, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team is ready to help guide you through the process.