United Registrar of Systems selected the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) as their accreditation agency as the UKAS logo (Tick and Crown), is a truly respected and internationally known mark. There are a number of accreditation agencies throughout the world. UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service), is one of them. However, UKAS was the first such body formed to regulate certification bodies and registrars, such as United Registrar of Systems Ltd. Consequently, UKAS has a great deal of experience in the method and practises for regulatory work, they have been a "prime-mover" in the setting of the codes of practice for the correct operation and monitoring of registrars. In addition, they have assisted other accreditation agencies in formulating their method and controls.
The IATF is an "ad hoc" group of automotive manufacturers and their respective trade associations, formed to provide improved quality products to automotive customers worldwide. Specifically, the purposes for which the IATF was established are: 1. To develop a consensus regarding international fundamental quality system requirements, primarily for the participating companies’ direct suppliers of production materials, product or service parts or finishing services (e.g. heat treating, painting and plating). These requirements will also be available for other interested parties in the automotive industry. 2. To develop policies and procedures for the common IATF third party registration scheme to ensure consistency worldwide. 3. To provide appropriate training to support ISO/TS 16949 requirements and the IATF registration scheme. 4. To establish formal liaisons with appropriate bodies to support IATF objectives. IATF members include the following vehicle manufacturers: BMW Group, Chrysler LLC, Daimler AG, Fiat Group Automobiles, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation (including Opel Vauxhall), PSA Peugeot-Citroen, Renault, Volkswagen AG and the vehicle manufacturers respective trade associations - AIAG (U.S.), ANFIA (Italy), FIEV (France), SMMT (U.K.) and VDA (Germany). United Registrar of Systems Limited are accredited by SMMT to certify automotive suppliers to ISO/TS16949
United Registrar of Systems (URS Certification) is an independent certification body operating in more than 30 countries within the multinational URS Holdings.
High quality and guaranteed services are ensured by the United Kingdom accreditation body UKAS, who carefully examine our certification processes and ensure our staff are highly competent in the fields in which they work.
URS Certification works with the notable concept of Operational Safety, which presents customers with considerable added value including significant financial savings, and safe and smooth business operations.
The assurance of the service offered by United Registrar of Systems Limited, regarding certification activities, is based on UKAS regulations and the subsequent monitoring activities. The International Accreditation Forum (IAF), have a direct input to the UKAS regulations and many accreditation agencies around the world have joined together to mutually recognise each other's accreditations.
As a result, in 1998, a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) was signed by seventeen agencies around the world, including UKAS.
The MLA (Multilateral Agreement) for the International Accreditation Forum covers QMS accreditation. The national flags of participating countries are shown on the right. The MLA for the European Accreditation covers QMS, Product, Personnel and EMS. Neither cover ISMS.
The recognition ensures that certification by an accredited registrar, such as United Registrar of Systems Limited, will be accepted throughout the world, thus assisting in the principle of free trade.
URS as Certification Body is proud member of GMP+ FSA certification. GMP+ FSA certification is active in over 80 countries. Over the past years. The scheme consists of GMP+ Feed Safety Assurance and GMP+ Feed Safety Responsibility. Which means we focus both on safety and sustainability. A GMP+ Feed Safety Certification scheme guarantees safe and healthy feed for animals. As a result consumers have access to healthy and safe food.
a registered Client, Entity, or Person, you will be entitled to use the relevant mark(s)/Logo(s). Before you use your mark(s)/logo(s) - please take the time to read the rules and regulations appertaining to the use of the relevant mark(s)/Logo(s); stated below.
As you are a certified/registered organization, your business is entitled to display this fact, via a logo, or logos, on letterheads, compliment slips, business cards, brochures and marketing materials (including websites) etc., as long as they conform to these requirements. The choice of logo(s) will depend on: a) The standard(s), or scheme (hereafter referred to as either standard or scheme) to which your organization is certified/registered. b) Your organizations preference regarding design and presentation. In general, the choice of logos available, are as follows: 1. Brand logo (e.g.: United Registrar of Systems) logo on its own. 2. A logo to symbolize the standard on its own. 3. United Registrar of Systems logo with the Accreditation Body logo. 4. United Registrar of Systems logo with the symbolized logo. Note: For some schemes there is not a choice of four logos, e.g.: Non Accredited schemes. You will only be presented with links to logos for the standard(s) your organization is certified/registered for. If your Certificate of Registration bears the EGAC logo (look towards the base of the certificate), then your organization is entitled to use any of the appropriate logos which show EGAC mark Please note that the auditor is obliged at every visit (or evaluation) to check the use of logos and should he or she note that an incorrect logo is being used or a proper logo is being used incorrectly, then a Non-compliance will be raised and you will be requested to remove the logo from all use. In addition, if it is determined that incorrect references to certification status or misleading use of certification documents, logos or reports has occurred, additional actions could be taken by URS Egypt including suspension, withdrawal of certification, publication of the transgression and, if necessary, legal action. When using a logo(s), please note that there are rules/regulations regarding their use, these are as follows: Regulations a) Logos must not be used on Products, or the Packaging of products. b) Logos must not be used on laboratory test, calibration or inspection reports. c) You are not permitted to make any misleading statement regarding its certification and must amend all advertising material if their scope of certification has been reduced. d) You must not use or permit the use of a certification document or any part thereof in a misleading manner. i.e. the logo(s) can only be used in conjunction with the name and location that gained the certification/registration. e) Upon suspension or withdrawal of the certificate(s) you must discontinue the use of all advertising materials (hardcopy and/or electronic versions) that contains any reference to certification. f) Misuse of the accreditation mark and/or certification logo may be cause for withdrawal of your certification, this includes implying that the certification applies to activities that are outside of the scope of certification. g) You should not use your certification in such a manner as to bring URS Egypt and/or the certification system into disrepute and lose public trust. h) For logo types 1, 2 and 4, the logos can be of any size and color. i) For logo type 3, additional specific rules for use of logo are as follows based on the applicable Accreditation Body: For IAF certified clients may not use the IAF mark on their publications/marketing materials. Company Vehicles: You can use the logos on your company vehicle(s) but please note they cannot use any logo that has the Accreditation Body logo (logo type 3) on it. Access Logos To Access your lodos, Client will receive logo and marks by email from the certification department after granting certificates.
