Quality Management Certifications
ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management
Advanced Materials is certified to ISO 9001:2015 by BSI, a UKAS-accredited certification body. Our certificate number is FS 825278, covering the manufacture of silicone rubber products and demonstrating that we operate an independently assessed quality management system.
For customers, this means working with a manufacturer whose processes support:
- Consistent, repeatable manufacturing quality
- Controlled production and inspection procedures
- Material and production traceability
- Documented quality management processes
- Continual improvement and corrective action
These controls are particularly important for manufacturers requiring reliable repeat orders, consistent component dimensions and documented supplier assurance.
ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental Management
Advanced Materials is also certified to ISO 14001:2015 by BSI. Our certificate number is EMS 825276, covering the manufacture of silicone rubber products and confirming that we operate an independently assessed environmental management system.
ISO 14001 provides a structured framework for identifying, managing and improving environmental performance. For procurement teams, this provides additional assurance when assessing suppliers against environmental policies, responsible sourcing requirements and sustainability objectives.
Made in Britain - UK Manufacturing
Advanced Materials is a member of Made in Britain, reflecting our commitment to manufacturing silicone rubber products in the UK. Our manufacturing operations are based in Littlehampton, West Sussex, where we undertake extrusion, tooling, joining and other production processes.
UK manufacturing offers practical advantages, including direct communication with our production team, technical support and greater visibility throughout the manufacturing process. Made in Britain membership is a manufacturing-origin credential, rather than an ISO certification or product performance approval.
Good Manufacturing Practice
We manufacture in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006 concerning Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. GMP establishes requirements for quality assurance and quality control throughout relevant manufacturing operations. These practices help support controlled production and appropriate documentation for silicone components intended for food-contact applications.
Compliance with GMP does not automatically establish that every silicone grade is suitable for food contact. The selected material must also meet the relevant requirements for its intended application.
Cyber Essentials - Information Security
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed cybersecurity certification scheme designed to help organisations protect against common cyber threats. Our Cyber Essentials credential supports customer and supplier assurance requirements, particularly where information security forms part of procurement assessments. This is relevant to customers operating in sectors such as defence, aerospace and other industries where secure handling of business information is important. Cyber Essentials addresses information security controls and is separate from our manufacturing quality and material compliance credentials.
WRAS-Approved Silicone Materials
For drinking-water applications, we can manufacture silicone rubber components using WRAS-approved base silicone material where specified. The WRAS approval applies to the approved raw material under its stated conditions, rather than automatically extending to every component manufactured from it. We can help customers identify the appropriate material and understand the documentation relevant to their application.
Fire-Retardant Silicone Rubber
We have extensive experience manufacturing flame-retardant silicone rubber extrusions for applications where fire performance is critical. Selected silicone grades are available with supporting documentation relating to requirements such as:
- EN 45545-2 – fire protection requirements for materials and components used in railway vehicles
- BS 6853 – fire precautions in the design and construction of passenger-carrying trains
- FAR 25.853(a) – applicable flammability requirements for aircraft interiors
- UL 94 V-0 – a recognised plastics flammability classification
These classifications are not interchangeable. Material suitability must be checked against the specific standard, test conditions and intended application.
REACH and RoHS Compliance
We can provide supporting REACH and RoHS declarations for applicable silicone materials. These documents help purchasing and technical teams assess chemical restrictions, substances of very high concern (SVHCs) and relevant regulatory obligations. For further guidance, read our guide to quality standards and regulations for silicone rubber extrusion manufacturing.
What Our Certifications Mean for Customers
Certifications are important, but their value depends on how quality is maintained during everyday manufacturing. Our silicone rubber extrusion manufacturing processes incorporate practical controls designed to support consistency, traceability and reliable repeat production. These include:
- Dimensional accuracy: ISO 3302 Class E1 cross-sectional tolerances as standard for solid silicone extrusions, unless otherwise confirmed in writing.
- Production inspection: Checks against agreed specifications throughout manufacturing.
- Laser measurement: Laser dimensional measurement where appropriate to the profile and production process.
- Batch traceability: Recorded material batch numbers and cure dates.
- Retained samples: Production samples retained for a minimum of five years.
- Dedicated quality support: Experienced quality personnel available to assist with customer requirements.
These measures help engineers maintain dimensional consistency and provide procurement teams with evidence supporting supplier approval. Our standard manufacturing tolerances are explained in more detail on our silicone rubber tolerances page.