{"id":4,"date":"2019-09-24T17:22:41","date_gmt":"2019-09-24T17:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fcb-uk.co.uk\/FCBUK\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2026-03-24T20:21:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T20:21:27","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fcb-uk.co.uk\/FCBUK\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the FCB website"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fcb-uk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-182.88-\u00d7-50cm-182.88-\u00d7-3.5cm-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fcb-uk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-182.88-\u00d7-50cm-182.88-\u00d7-3.5cm-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.fcb-uk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-182.88-\u00d7-50cm-182.88-\u00d7-3.5cm-300x82.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fcb-uk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-182.88-\u00d7-50cm-182.88-\u00d7-3.5cm-1024x280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fcb-uk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-182.88-\u00d7-50cm-182.88-\u00d7-3.5cm-768x210.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fcb-uk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-182.88-\u00d7-50cm-182.88-\u00d7-3.5cm-1536x420.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.fcb-uk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-182.88-\u00d7-50cm-182.88-\u00d7-3.5cm-2048x560.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Join the Federation of Certification Bodies (FCB)<\/strong><br>Membership is free for certification bodies accredited by organisations recognised under the <a href=\"http:\/\/iaf.nu\/en\/about-iaf-mla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why Join FCB?<\/strong><br>As a member, you\u2019ll connect with peers across the certification sector to share insights, tackle common challenges, and contribute to the continuous improvement of management system certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to Expect:<\/strong><br>FCB members meet three times a year to discuss topics of shared interest, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Updates and developments in the management system certification landscape<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operational challenges and opportunities for improvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accreditation issues and best practice exchange<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These meetings provide a valuable forum for open dialogue, collaboration, and problem-solving. You\u2019ll have the opportunity to share your experiences and benefit from collective knowledge aimed at strengthening our sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engaging with Key Stakeholders<\/strong><br>Each meeting is also attended by invited bodies such as UKAS, fostering two-way communication and constructive feedback on matters of mutual interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stay Informed Between Meetings<\/strong><br>Members receive regular updates on sector developments, regulatory changes, and emerging opportunities relevant to management system certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Changes and updates within the management system certification sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operational challenges and improvements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accreditation challenges and shared best practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll be able to share your experiences with other members and also benefit from open discussions about reaching common solutions within our sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each meeting is also attended by invited bodies such as UKAS to allow an open forum and two-way feedback on matters of mutual interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In between meetings you&#8217;ll also receive updates about changes and opportunities which are relevant to the management system certification sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A note from the FCB Chair<\/strong><br>I have been the elected Chair of the FCB since 2018 and my fundamental role is to facilitate planned membership meetings and provide communications to associated stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The continued success of the FCB is based on the commitment and interaction of its member certification bodies. 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