Winkhaus Laboratories: Leading the Way with Expanded UKAS Accreditation and Bespoke Testing Support
Winkhaus Laboratories has once again demonstrated its leadership in the fenestration testing sector with the renewal and expansion of its UKAS accreditation. The updated scope now includes the 2024 addendum for PAS24:2022, solidifying them as a premier destination for customers with their comprehensive, accredited testing services. As one of the first laboratories to be audited and approved by UKAS for testing to PAS24:2022, they now offer assessments to the new 2024 addendum PAS24:2022 +A1:2024, which introduces new tools to the attack testing for both PAS24 and TS007-1. A two year transition period to adopt testing to the new standard has been set for January 2027, with the laboratory team there to support customers in their compliance journey, helping them adapt efficiently and effectively. This falls as part of a wider update of security testing, with changes to the security part of building regulations (Approved Document Q or ADQ) expected in the near future, that will no longer
reference earlier versions of PAS24, from 2016 or earlier, and that will widen the scope of ADQ from new build projects to include refurbishment projects for the first time. Manufacturers and fabricators will therefore need to plan a review of their existing test evidence, or plan to create fresh evidence in line with these standards changing. “Transitioning to the updated standards and new addendum doesn’t mean starting from scratch,” explains Ade Collins, Laboratory Manager at Winkhaus UK. “Our approach involves reviewing existing test data, identifying gaps, and creating bespoke testing programmes that build on what our customers already have. This saves both time and money while ensuring compliance.” This consultative approach is a hallmark of Winkhaus Laboratories. With almost 50 years of experience in testing, development, and product innovation, the team offers more than just pass/fail results. Their Technical Development Days are a standout service, designed to help customers refine products
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