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BS EN 1090 is the standard for UKCA and CE Marking steel and aluminium structures. To place structural steel or aluminium products into the UK or European Market, you are legally required to hold this certification. Centre for Assessment (CfA) have agreements in place with European notified bodies, enabling us to offer the EN 1090 certification. CfA will audit your factory-controlled processes, enabling you to market your products to UK and EU countries.

The world’s leading Management System Standards, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 are being revised, introducing enhanced requirements and expectations, along with a transition period timescale To make the transition to the new versions as smooth and efficient as possible, we will be creating a suite of resources to help you manage the changes with ease.

ISO 27001 helps you protect sensitive data, meet legal requirements, and build customer trust. Discover the benefits of certification, from reducing risk to gaining a competitive edge. Learn who it’s for, how much it costs, and what the audit process involves. Read the full blog to see if ISO 27001 is right for your organisation.

Discover how SMEs can reduce cyber risks with certifications like Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001. Learn the steps to build a stronger, more resilient cyber security strategy with expert guidance from Centre for Assessment.

SOC 2 is a widely recognised standard that helps tech companies protect customer data and demonstrate strong internal controls. It builds trust, reduces risk, and can offer a competitive edge in data-driven industries by showing a serious commitment to security, even though it's not legally required.

The Global Wind Organisation is at the heart of one of the fastest growing sectors in the world: renewable energy. As the drive for sustainable power continues, so does the global transition away from fossil fuels. Due to this rapid societal change, the urgent need for robust safety and training standards – and that’s where the GWO certification comes in.

In today’s fast-paced, data-driven world, quality and security go hand in hand. That’s why forward-thinking organisations are choosing to certify in both ISO 9001 and ISO 27001. Discover how these two game-changing standards complement each other and why your organisation should consider both.

An integrated management system (IMS) integrates all an organisation’s systems and processes into one place, empowering the organisation to work as a single unit with unified objectives. Find out more by reading our insight piece.