We have a Group Management System which includes policies and procedures for internal quality, health, safety and environmental management. The system complies with the requirements of international standards and has been certified by:

• BSI Quality Assurance to the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001:2000.
• The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) who has established the IACS Quality System Certification Scheme based upon ISO 9001.

Entities within the Lloyd's Register Group also hold various accreditations by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), and other similar national bodies worldwide, for scopes of activity applicable to the services provided.

Lloyd's Register Group entities are recognised globally by numerous national administrations and also hold specific approvals for various EC Directives.

We observe the ethical standards and principles set by those associations and bodies of which we are a member and these set standards for the core businesses in which we operate.