Following the publication of BS 10119:2026, Amtivo is introducing a transition programme for organisations currently certified by Amtivo to COP 119.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n
From 1st September 2026<\/strong>, existing Amtivo COP 119 clients can begin transitioning to BS 10119:2026.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n If your organisation would like to transition, you must notify Amtivo in writing as early as possible<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n COP 119 certification will be withdrawn at the end of the transition window on 30th September 2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n BS 10119:2026 has been published as the British Standard for the provision of labour to the security and events sectors.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n As a result, Amtivo is introducing a programme to transition existing Amtivo COP 119 clients to BS 10119:2026.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n The transition period begins on 1st September 2026<\/strong>. Existing Amtivo clients do not need to complete their transition on this date. COP 119 certification will remain valid until 30th September 2027<\/strong>, provided required audits are successfully completed and continued conformity is maintained.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n After 30th September 2027<\/strong>, COP 119 certification via Amtivo will be withdrawn.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n If your organisation would like to transition to BS 10119:2026, you must notify Amtivo in writing.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n We recommend contacting us as early as possible and sufficiently ahead of your next scheduled audit. This allows us to review the transition activity required, including audit duration and appropriate auditor arrangements.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n From the 1st of September 2026, COP 119 will no longer be offered to new applicants via Amtivo.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n New applications within the applicable scope will instead be quoted and assessed against BS 10119:2026.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n Following completion of the required assessment and a positive certification decision, successful applicants will receive unaccredited BS 10119:2026 certification.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n If your organisation does not currently hold COP 119 certification through Amtivo and you are interested in certification, please visit our BS 10119:2026 certification<\/a> page.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n BS 10119:2026 certification provided by Amtivo under this programme is:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n Certificates issued under this programme will not display an accreditation mark and must not be represented as accredited certification.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n If your organisation currently holds COP 119 certification through Amtivo, and you would like to transition to BS 10119:2026, please let us know in writing so that we can review your requirements and discuss how the transition can be incorporated into your audit programme.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n For further information, you can also download <\/a>the BS 10119:2026 Transition Technical Note.\u00a0<\/p>\r\nBS 10119:2026 Transition at a Glance\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n
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What Is Changing?\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n
What Do Existing Amtivo COP 119 Clients Need to Do?\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n
Important Transition Dates\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n
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\r\n \r\nDate\u00a0<\/th>\r\n What is changing\u00a0<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n \r\n 1st September 2026\u00a0<\/th>\r\n Existing Amtivo COP 119 clients can begin transitioning to BS 10119:2026.\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n 1st September 2026\u00a0<\/th>\r\n New applicants will be quoted and assessed against BS 10119:2026. COP 119 will no longer be offered to new applicants.\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Up to 30th September 2027\u00a0<\/th>\r\n Existing COP 119 certification via Amtivo will remain valid, subject to successful completion of required audits and continued conformity.\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n 30th September 2027\u00a0<\/th>\r\n COP 119 certification will be withdrawn.\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n What Does This Mean for New Applicants?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\n
Important Information About BS 10119:2026 Certification\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n
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Ready to Transition?\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n