What Do Testing Laboratories Do?

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.

Accreditation Criteria

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

Accreditation Scope Disciplines
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Chemical testing

GSAB – Global Standard Accreditation Board provides independent and impartial accreditation to Chemical Testing Laboratories in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025.

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Environmental testing

GSAB – Global Standard Accreditation Board provides independent and impartial accreditation to Environmental Testing Laboratories in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025.

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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.

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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:

📩 How to Apply

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: Company mail id