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BASEC is the recognised leader in product certification services for electrical cables, data/signal cables and ancillary products.

Through its teams of highly skilled engineers and auditors who possess extensive in-depth commercial and industrial experience, BASEC has a reputation for professional and rigorous assessment processes which ultimately lead to the issuing of BASEC's highly respected certification.

We provide system assessment and certification for Quality (ISO 9001), Environmental (ISO 14001) and Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSAS 18001). A full listing of our clients registered to these international standards can be found on this site.

In addition, BASEC offers auditing for Process Capability in cable making, Certificates of Assessed Design for innovative cable products and independent testing and reporting in the event of disputes.

Formed in 1971 by an association of cable manufacturers and the British Standards Institution, BASEC is a non-profit making, independent, Government-nominated body.

By detailed examination of manufacturers’ production processes and controls, and rigorous testing, BASEC ensures that cable products meet appropriate national, European and international standards.

BASEC is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England No. 01150237.  Registered address 23 Presley Way, Crownhill, Milton Keynes, MK8 0ES, UK.