BASC has well-established, transparent and repeatable assessment procedures applicable to all forms of conformity assessment, and so the benefits of collaborating with BASC can:​

  • Reduce the need for central and local government to employ their own specialist assessment personnel. Accreditation provides the assurance for Government to rely on commercial providers of evaluation and inspection services.
  • Build business and public trust
  • Provide an alternative to Regulation whilst ensuring the reliability of activities that have the potential to impact on public confidence, health and safety or the environment.
  • Enable innovation in the private and public sectors

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For Business

Companies buy independent evaluations either through choice (to reduce the risk of product failure for example) or as a consequence of legal requirements (such as health and safety regulations). Most commonly these evaluations are calibration of equipment, product testing, inspection of equipment and certification of management systems.

  • Selecting an accredited organisation is an essential tool for decision-making and risk management.
  • Organisations can save time and money by selecting an accredited and therefore competent supplier.
  • Reliable measurements, tests and inspections are carried out in compliance with best practices to limit product failure and reduce down time and control manufacturing costs.
  • Accreditation to internationally-recognised standards can provide a competitive advantage and facilitate access to export markets within the EU and beyond.
  • Using an accredited body to carry out an independent evaluation helps demonstrate due diligence in the event of legal action.

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For Accredited Organisations

​In some sectors, accreditation is a requirement to obtain accreditation before offering certain services; in others it is a de facto ‘licence’ to trade in that key purchasers expect it. It provides the following benefits:​

  • Competitive advantage: accreditation provides independent assurance that your staff is competent. It can sets you apart from the competition, and enable you to compete with larger organisations.
  • Market access: accreditation is specified by an increasing number of public and private sector organisations. BASC accreditation is also recognised and accepted globally, therefore opening up opportunities overseas.
  • Accreditation can highlight gaps in capability, thereby providing the opportunity for improved organisational efficiency and outputs
  • There are a number of insurance brokers and underwriters that recognised accreditation as an important factor in assessing risk, and can therefore offer lower premiums.