Welcome Gary Jones to ITICP: Championing Certification Excellence

The Institute of Testing, Inspection and Certification Professionals (ITICP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Jones as a Member and Director of the organisation. Gary brings with him a distinguished background in certification, regulatory compliance, and strategic leadership within the UK conformity assessment sector.

A Proven Leader in Certification

Gary is the Director of Atlas Certification Ltd, a UK-based certification body delivering ISO management system certification services across a wide range of sectors. In addition to this, Gary holds influential positions as Chair of the Federation of Certification Bodies (FCB) and Chair of the UKAS Management Systems Certification Technical Advisory Committee (MSCTAC).

His work in these roles has been pivotal in maintaining high standards, improving consistency, and supporting the growth of confidence in UKAS-accredited certification.

Expertise That Strengthens ITICP

Gary brings significant expertise in:

• Certification body governance and performance

• Technical advisory at a national level through UKAS and FCB

• Engagement with evolving UK and international regulatory environments

• Advocating for a strong, credible, and collaborative certification sector

This experience directly supports ITICP's goals of raising the profile and professional standards of those working in testing, inspection, and certification.

Why Gary's Appointment Matters

With Gary joining the board, ITICP is better positioned to:

• Align strategically with UKAS and key industry bodies

• Develop policy and guidance that reflects current regulatory expectations

• Foster stronger collaboration across certification and inspection sectors

• Advocate for our members in national discussions on standards and conformity

Looking Ahead

Gary's involvement marks another important step in ITICP's journey to becoming a nationally recognised voice for professionals in the TIC sector. His leadership and insight will be invaluable as we continue developing our member services, CPD frameworks, and contribution to UK quality infrastructure.

We are delighted to welcome Gary and look forward to the positive impact he will have on the future of ITICP.