BFRC gains triple UKAS accreditation
Over recent months, British Fenestration Ratings Council (BFRC) has been enjoying significant growth in the scope of services both onsite and at their state-of-the-art lab in Telford and supports an increasing number of businesses with testing and certification.
Building on this, the BFRC team is delighted to announce that it is now a UKAS accredited Product Certification provider for BS EN 14351-1 System 1 emergency exit Panic Bar, BS EN 1279 Insulated Glass Units and BS EN 12150 Toughened Glass.
Richard Bate, Technical Director comments: “This announcement is a positive step for BFRC and one that will offer IGU manufacturers, glass processors, fabricators and installers more choice when it comes to accrediting their systems and meeting legislation. Being UKAS accredited for these three areas, means we have undergone rigorous assessment over many months, and cements our ability to certify to the required standards. With our long history of raising and maintaining standards to the highest level within the industry, UKAS accreditation for these important product areas was the logical next step – and there’s still more to come.
New testing available – with The BFRC Difference
“The foundation of the BFRC is our reputation for knowledge, experience and reliability; maintaining and building on this is key. We’re committed to exceeding the high standards our members and clients have come to expect. Our goal is to move away from the traditional, transactional customer / supplier relationship, and grow our reputation as a collaborative partner, on hand when needed to make the process of testing and certification as smooth as possible. This latest achievement means we can now open up what we do to more businesses who want to work with a collaborative and professional partner who delivers reliable and professional service, backed up with comprehensive reporting, delivered in a timely manner.
“Over the coming months, we look forward to working with businesses and giving them value for money when it comes to UKAS accredited testing and certification. We can save time and hassle across the whole process and will only deliver what the client needs. There is often confusion and misinformation about what is actually required when it comes to audits or legal requirements for accreditation, something we’re determined to head off with a drive for more integrity. For example, we can potentially cut down the number of audit days and do everything in one visit rather than just doing it one way because that’s how it’s traditionally always been done.
“This latest offering means we can help businesses achieve and maintain standards efficiently in a harsh market with changing legislation and constant challenges – all delivered by our professional, knowledgeable and friendly team.”
If you’re looking to refresh the way you do your UKAS accredited testing and certification get in touch with the BFRC today: Visit www.bfrc.org or email enquiries@bfrc.org