Updated: This update of the UKAS and BEIS MoU reflects the changes of the lead signatories and the change of BEIS internal directorate with lead policy responsibility for accreditation, to the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS).

Memorandum of understanding explaining how BEIS and UKAS will work together to maintain and promote a strong national accreditation service in the UK.

It also establishes the terms under which UKAS may operate in the private sector.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/memorandum-of-understanding-between-department-for-business-innovation-and-skills-and-united-kingdom-accreditation-service--4