A Commitment to Quality
ISO 17025:2017
Cellmark is proud to have been the first DNA laboratory in the UK to achieve UKAS accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025. Since initially achieving accreditation in 2000, Cellmark has continually expanded and developed its accredited forensic services in line with customer and regulatory requirements. Today, Cellmark maintains UKAS accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (Laboratory No. 2045) for specific activities detailed within its Schedule of Accreditation. Details of the current accredited scope can be viewed on the UKAS website.
Forensic Science Regulator’s (FSR) Codes of Practice and Conduct
In August 2013, Cellmark became one of the first providers to have their forensic services accredited to the Regulator’s Codes of Practice and Conduct. On the 2nd October 2023, Cellmark transitioned to the Forensic Science Regulator Code of Practice (Version 1). As indicated by the Schedules of Accreditation, Cellmark has demonstrated extensive compliance for the range of Forensic Science Activities (FSAs) it is contracted to deliver to its police customers.
ISO 17020:2012 (Crime Scene Attendance)
In 2012 Cellmark became the first Forensic Science Provider in the UK to hold accreditation to ISO 17020:1998 (now ISO 17020:2012) for “Assessment, Search, Identification, Recovery, Recording, Selecting, Examination and Interpretation of Body Fluids and Tissues and Physical Material and Associated Items from Scenes of Crime for Forensic Purposes”. This is the standard required by the Forensic Science Regulator to be attained by all police forces by 2020. Details of the current accredited scope can be viewed on the UKAS website.
ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System)
ISO9001 is the world’s most widely recognised quality management standard. It provides assurance that an organisation consistently provides products and services that meet customer requirements, and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Cellmark's quality management system is certified by BSI and has been certified to ISO9001 (or its predecessor BS5750) since 1990.
ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management)
ISO 14001 is the globally recognised standard for environmental management systems demonstrating commitment to preventing pollution, meeting applicable legal and other regulatory requirements and for continually improving overall environmental performance. Cellmark's environmental management system is certified by BSI and first achieved ISO 14001 in 2010.
ISO 27001:2013 (Information Security Management)
ISO 27001 is the rigorous international standard for information management systems. It addresses both IT and physical security, and includes comprehensive risk management to identify and mitigate security threats and vulnerabilities. Cellmark was an early adopter of ISO 27001 in the forensic sector, first achieving certification in 2012. The organisation has successfully maintained certification ever since through regular independent assessments and is currently certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 by BSI.
Cyber Essentials Plus
In line with the requirements of many government contracts, Cellmark holds a Cyber Essentials Plus Certificate of Assurance demonstrating its commitment to cyber security.