BFRC Gains Triple UKAS Accreditation

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The BFRC has increased its scope of services both onsite and at its lab in Telford to support businesses with testing and certification. It now has wide ranging UKAS accreditation, says Richard Bate.

The British Fenestration Ratings Council Product is now a certification provider for BS EN 14351-1 System 1 emergency exit Panic Bar; BS EN 1279 Insulated Glass Units; and BS EN 12150 Toughened Glass.

Richard Bate is the technical director at BFRC. He says: “This announcement is a positive step for BFRC and one that will offer IGU manufacturers, glass processors, fabricators and installers more choice when it comes to accrediting their systems and meeting legislation.

“Being UKAS accredited for these three areas, means we have undergone rigorous assessment over many months to cement our ability to certify to the required standards. With our long history of raising and maintaining standards to the highest level within the industry, UKAS accreditation for these important product areas was the logical next step. And there’s still more to come.”

Integrity

Bate adds: “Over the coming months, we look forward to working with businesses and giving them value for money when it comes to UKAS accredited testing and certification. We can save time and hassle across the whole process and will only deliver what the client needs. There is often confusion and misinformation about what is actually required when it comes to audits or legal requirements for accreditation, something we’re determined to head off with a drive for more integrity. For example, we can potentially cut down the number of audit days and do everything in one visit rather than just doing it one way because that’s how it's traditionally always been done.

“This latest offering means we can help businesses achieve and maintain standards efficiently in a harsh market with changing legislation and constant challenges – all delivered by our professional, knowledgeable and friendly team.”

Picture: The British Fenestration Ratings Council’s Richard Bate.

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Article written by Cathryn Ellis
22nd July 2025

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