Testing laboratories perform analytical and technical evaluations to determine characteristics of products, materials, systems, or environmental samples.
Examples include:
-Chemical analysis (food, water, pharmaceuticals)
-Microbiological testing
-Mechanical testing
-Electrical testing
-Environmental monitoring
-Construction material testing
-Agricultural and food product testing
Testing laboratories generate objective technical data used for regulatory compliance, product safety, quality control, and certification decisions.
GSAB accredits testing laboratories against:
ISO/IEC 17025 – General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories
Applicable ILAC/IAAC mandatory documents
Regulatory and scheme-specific technical requirements (where applicable)
Accreditation confirms:
-Technical competence of personnel
-Method validation and verification
-Equipment calibration and traceability
-Measurement uncertainty evaluation
-Quality management system effectiveness
-Impartiality and independence
Chemical testing
GSAB – Global Standard Accreditation Board provides independent and impartial accreditation to Chemical Testing Laboratories in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025.
Environmental testing
GSAB – Global Standard Accreditation Board provides independent and impartial accreditation to Environmental Testing Laboratories in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025.
Biological and microbiological testing
GSAB – Global Standard Accreditation Board provides independent and impartial accreditation to Biological and Microbiological Testing Laboratories in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025.
Food and agricultural testing
GSAB – Global Standard Accreditation Board provides independent and impartial accreditation to Food and Agricultural Testing Laboratories in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025.
Who Should Apply?
-Independent commercial laboratories
-Government testing laboratories
-In-house manufacturing laboratories
-University and research laboratories
-Food and agricultural testing facilities
-Environmental monitoring laboratories
Benefits of GSAB Accreditation
-Demonstrates international technical competence
-Supports regulatory and export acceptance
-Enhances customer trust
-Reduces duplicate testing
-Improves laboratory operational control
-Aligns with international trade expectations
Upon IAAC MLA recognition, accredited laboratories benefit from international acceptance arrangements.
Why Choose GSAB?
In accordance with ISO/IEC 17011
Following ILAC and IAAC mandatory documents
With structured assessor competence management
Under strict impartiality and conflict-of-interest controls
Using risk-based accreditation processes
GSAB is committed to transparency, technical integrity, and international recognition through its planned IAAC Associate Membership and future MLA participation.
Laboratories seeking ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation may:
Submit an application through the GSAB Accreditation Portal
Define desired technical scope
Undergo document review and assessment
Complete corrective actions (if required)
Receive Accreditation Decision and Certificate
For application inquiries:
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