Lightwood PLC maintains that and accredited company is a trusted company.

In turn proudly holds and maintains the following accreditations.

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ISO9001

ISO 9001 is the internationally recognised standard for the quality management of business.

 The most popular standard for companies to implement, this standard provides businesses with a structure from which other ISO standards can be built. This framework implements a Quality Management System (QMS) to improve operational efficiency and functionality.

ISO14001

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This is the principal management system for specifying the requirements of formulating and maintaining an effective Environmental Management System (EMS). 

AEO Full (Authorised Economic Operator)

AEO stands for Authorised Economic Operator, which is a voluntary accreditation that allows businesses to work with customs authorities to simplify customs procedures. The World Customs Organisation (WCO) designed the AEO program as a global standard to strengthen supply chain safety, security, and compliance.

TIMCON Approved

International Phytosanitary Measures 15 (ISPM15) is an international standard for treatment of wooden packing timbers, this is to help prevent the spread of pests. You can find out more about ISPM15 by visiting www.ukwpmmp.org. Membership of the UK Wood Packaging Material Making Programme (UKWPMMP) is a statutory requirement for producing ISPM15 certified packaging.

UKWA member since 1997

UKWA (United Kingdom Warehouse Association) maintains how to operate safely, ethically and profitably. Safeguarding industry standards and ensuring views are represented clearly and effectively to government. 

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RHA member since 1997

RHA (Road Haulage Association) is road transport association, providing members with benchmark industry standards conditions of carriage.

FORS Gold accredited (FORS accredited since 2014)

FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) is more than just an accreditation; it's a choice to elevate your fleet's standards. Setting high standards for safety, efficiency, environmental protection, and overall excellence.

Lightwood proudly maintains this at the highest, Gold level.

CLOCS Registered

CLOCS (Construction Logistics & Community Safety) is a National Standard for ensuring the safest construction vehicle journeys, reducing risk to vulnerable road users, improving air quality and congestion, and driving operational efficiencies. It brings fleet operators together to work collaboratively to maximise the many commercial and social benefits associated with safer, leaner and greener construction logistics.

Food Registered - with a 5* Hygiene Rating

FSA (Food Standard Agency) offers inspection to all those involved in the process of Food. With our robust cleanliness policies and procedures we have a 5* Hygiene Rating. 

Organically Accredited

Accredited by OFF (Organic Food Federation) Lightwood PLC, has the logistics ability to handle, store and distribute ORGANIC Food & Produce.

HMRC Type A Customs Approved Warehousing

Lightwood PLC bonded warehouse space, which is a secure space in which goods liable to import duty and VAT are stored. Customs duty and VAT payments on these items are deferred until the goods are sold or removed from the bonded warehouse.

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