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As part of our continued commitment to quality of service and operational excellence, European Security Services London Limited ensures that our working practices directly reference all relevant British Standards.

Below is a précis of the British Standards that we work to and what they relate to. Also, a description of the accreditation/certification schemes we work within.

SIA Approved Contractors
European Security Services London Limited are also part of the Approved Contractors Scheme (ACS). The Private Security Industry Act (2001) was introduced to regulate and improve the security industry. The ACS is voluntary and works on a scoring basis, with 0 as the entry level. All companies have to pass 89 requirements to achieve 0 and then work towards improving this.
European Security Services London Limited achieved a higher than average score in September 2015, which in the terms of ACS performance means we are within the top 25% of the industry.
ISO 9001: 2015
ISO 9001 helps you to effectively manage your business and meet your customers’ requirements and is known worldwide as the standard for ‘Quality Management Systems’. Systems need to demonstrate their ability to consistently provide product/service that meet customers and applicable regulatory requirements, and aims to enhance customer satisfaction through the effective application of the system.
This includes processes for continual improvement of the system and the assurance of conformity and applicable regulatory requirements.
BS 7960 - 2016: Door Supervisors Code of Practice.
BS 7960:2016 gives recommendations for the organization, staffing, operation and management of companies providing door supervision services to licensed premises or events, and to other individuals, companies, organizations and designated premises supervisors who provide or employ door supervisors.
BS 7858 - 2019: Security screening of individuals employed in a security environment code of practice.
BS 7858 is an important security standard that helps employers to screen security personnel before they employ them. Giving best practice recommendations, BS 7858 sets the standard for the security screening of staff in an environment where the safety of people, goods or property is essential. This includes data security, sensitive and service contracts and confidential records. You can also apply BS 7858 in situations where security screening is in the public’s interest.
BS 7858 sets out the necessary requirements to conduct a successful security screening process. This standard covers ancillary staff, acquisitions and transfers, and the security conditions of contractors and subcontractors. It also looks at information relating to the Rehabilitation of Offenders and Data Protection Acts.
BS 7960 Door Supervisor - Code of Practice
BS 7960:2016 gives recommendations for the organization, staffing, operation and management of companies providing door supervision services to licensed premises or events, and to other individuals, companies, organizations and designated premises supervisors who provide or employ door supervisors.
BS10800 Provision of Security Services -– Code Of Practice
Gives recommendations for the management , staffing and operations of an organisation providing security industry services.
ISO 9001 Quality Management
ISO 9001 helps you to effectively manage your business and meet your customers’ requirements and is known worldwide as the standard for ‘Quality Management Systems’. Systems need to demonstrate their ability to consistently provide product/service that meet customers and applicable regulatory requirements, and aims to enhance customer satisfaction through the effective application of the system.
This includes processes for continual improvement of the system and the assurance of conformity and applicable regulatory requirements.
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems
ISO 14001 is an internationally agreed standard that sets out the requirements for an environmental management system.
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