British Standard 7858:2006

British Standard 7858:2006 sets out recommendations for the security screening of individuals to be employed in an environment where the security and safety of people, goods or property is a requirement of the employing organisation's operations or where such security screening is in the public interest.

This new standard came into effect on 1st January 2007 and supersedes BS7858:2004 which has been withdrawn.

British Standard 7858:2006 sets the relevant screening period at not less than 5 years with no unverified gaps greater than 28 days, but it also states that organisations should lengthen this period based on 'contractual or legislative considerations' or 'specific industry standards'.

For the first time BS7858 states the individual's financial history should be checked through a recognised credit reference bureau and also Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) checks - or other Police checks - should be obtained in circumstances where a SIA licence is not required.

Screening to British Standard 7858:2006 is normally required for accreditation purposes so many organisations who do not require this higher level of security vetting choose scaled down versions instead, specifically tailored to meet their own organisational needs.

The Vetting Company is uniquely in a position to undertake all the necessary checks with the minimum of fuss and effort.

Whatever your requirement in Security Vetting we would be pleased to discuss your individual needs and offer you the benefit of our vast and unique experience in this specialised area of investigation enabling all employers to make that important Informed recruitment decision based on proven fact.

Over thirty years' experience in Criminal investigations for the British Police uniquely qualifies us to offer our services and expertise in the following specialised areas of personal and corporate security and investigation: