ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 are currently going through review, please see below for the current timelines for finalization and implementation. We are monitoring the proposed changes to the standards and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

ISO 14001 (Environmental)

The current issue of ISO 14001 was released in 2015, the timeline for implementation of the latest review is as follows:

Phase	Timeline
Draft International Standard (DIS)	February 2025
Final Draft Standard (FDIS)	December 2025
Standard Published	March 2026
Transition Deadline	Usually 3 years from publication (March 2029)

ISO 9001 (Quality)

The current issue of ISO 9001 was released in 2015, the timeline for implementation of the latest review is as follows:

Phase	Timeline
Draft International Standard (DIS)	27 Aug 2025
Final Draft Standard (FDIS)	30 March 2026
Standard Published	November 2026
Transition Deadline	Usually 3 years from publication (November 2029)

The latest announcement from the UK Government on 1st August 2023 regarding continued recognition of CE marking in the UK on an indefinite basis: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-government-announces-extension-of-ce-mark-recognition-for-businesses

If you have any concerns or queries about the impact of this on your current certification, please contact us.

Lift Cert Ltd is currently working with UKAS to meet the May 2022 timeline for delivery of a searchable database of certificates issued for Management Systems. This will allow interested parties to confirm the validity of our clients certifications.

We will shortly be sending a notification to our impacted clients to confirm which details will be shared with UKAS and to identify any concerns they have with this.

Lift Cert Ltd are now able to offer UKCA approval for Lifts, Safety Components for Lifts, and Machines.

Please contact us on UKCA@liftcert.co.uk with details of your requirements and we will contact you with further information on the process.

UKAS have recently re-branded their logos and our clients are required to ensure that they have updated websites and stationery within the following timescales:

• Digital Materials – 1 year from launch (1^st February 2022)
• Printed Materials – 2 years from launch (1^st February 2023)
• Certificates – 3 years from launch (1^st February 2024)

Lift Cert Ltd has contacted impacted clients, but if you have further queries please contact us as we can provide you with the relevant new logos for your current accreditation(s).

Lift Cert Ltd is aware of the continuing situation regarding the effects of the above outbreak and we want to assure our Staff, Associates and Clients that the Health & Safety and wellbeing  of everyone is uppermost.   We are continuing to utilise remote auditing for all clients. Site visits will be carried out as possible within COVID guidelines.

Our Staff and Associates are aware that if they develop symptoms they are required to initially self-isolate for seven days (or in accordance with the current HM Government & NHS Guidelines) and keep us informed of developments. 

We trust that you will all stay healthy throughout these uncertain times.

With effect from 1st Jan 2021, Lift Cert Ltd automatically became an Approved Body/Lifts and continue to be assessed and approved by UKAS.