UKAS
It has recently come to UKAS’ attention that a number of organisations are creating and issuing fake UKAS certificates. These certificates come in the form of forged accreditation certificates or, often, certificates for either QMS or EMS certification bearing the UKAS accreditation symbol.
UKAS is aware that an organisation called Biotit, based in Spain, has been allegedly offering UKAS accredited services and is purporting to back up claims to potential clients with a falsified UKAS accreditation certificate.
Forgeries can often be spotted by their incorrect use of accreditation symbols (go here for details on correct usage). It is recommended that end users of accredited services check the UKAS website to ensure the accreditation status of organisations rather than relying solely on certificates that may be out-of-date or falsified.
UKAS is the sole licensee for use of the accreditation marks (Marks) which belong to HM Government. It constitutes an infringement of UKAS registered rights to use a UKAS mark on a certificate implying that you are accredited by UKAS and/or to use any marks which are substantially identical to our registered trade mark and are therefore deliberately misleading.