HORIBA MIRA Certification Ltd – UK Approved Body

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16 October 2024

HORIBA MIRA Certification Limited (HMCL) is pleased to announce that it has become the first and only UK UKAS accredited organisation to offer Cyber Security ISO/SAE 21434 Engineering Process Certification

In an era where cybersecurity threats in the automotive sector are growing exponentially, ISO/SAE 21434 process audit play a pivotal role in ensuring vehicles produced are secure and reliable. These audits assess current processes whilst also preparing manufacturers for the future by promoting continuous improvement in cybersecurity practices. By adopting ISO/SAE 21434, the automotive industry can enhance safety, comply with global regulations, and build lasting consumer trust in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

HMCL has a series of independent experts in this sector, some of whom have helped to develop the standard, therefore the knowledge they have is paramount to ensuring a thorough audit is undertaken.

Our Cyber Security ISO/SAE 21434 Engineering Process Certification scheme has been assessed and audited by UKAS against ISO 17065. It requires an audit of an organisation’s Cyber Security Processes against each of the clauses of the standard by our experts. This gives organisations the confidence that their processes have been reviewed and assessed externally by industry experts.

For further details on the Cyber Security Engineering Process Certification, please download our scheme document which details the process. Cyber Security Process Certification – ISO/SAE 21434.

Scheme Document

Our Services

UK Approved Body for Certification

HORIBA MIRA Certification Limited is a UK appointed independent Approved Body offering certification assessments for its clients across a multitude of subject areas to support with the application of a UKCA and/or CE+NI marking, allowing products to be placed onto the market in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. In addition, we also offer independent certification for Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Cyber Security (ISO/SAE 21434).

We exist to:

Fulfil the requirements for accreditation as an Approved Body
Fulfil customer expectations regarding independence and impartiality, confidentiality, and level of judgement
Execute assignments within the time limits agreed and in a cost-effective way

Our Scope

Our scope as a UK Approved Body & Certification Body covers the following areas:

UK Approved body for:

The Construction Products Regulation 2011
Radio Equipment Regulations 2017
Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001 (Scheme Document)
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Regulations 2016

Certification Body for:

Functional Safety Process Certification – ISO 26262 (Scheme document)
Functional Safety Product Certification – ISO 26262 (Scheme document)
Cyber Security Process Certification – ISO/SAE 21434 (Scheme document)

In addition, we also support with assessments to allow products to be sold within Northern Ireland as a UK Approved Body against the following areas:

Construction Products Regulation 305/2011, specifically Vehicle Restraint systems (EN1317)
Outdoor Noise Directive 2000/14/EC
Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU

HORIBA MIRA Certification Limited has several collaborations with EU Notified Bodies, offering efficiencies in the assessment process. For products being placed on the EU market, we streamline the process for manufacturers who wish to affix the UKCA and the CE mark to their products, enabling them to be sold in the UK and EU.