Following the recent column in December’s issue of Quality World - questioning the value of certification, a new study argues that for most businesses, certification is vital, as UKAS CEO, Paul Stennett explains

To gain a clearer understanding of the ‘value’ of accredited certification, the global association of accreditation bodies, the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), carried out a survey of businesses in 40 different economies. The survey aimed to clarify the drivers for seeking certification, the factors involved in choosing a certification body, and the extent of any benefit derived from the certification process……….To read the full article please click here