GSAB – Global Standard Accreditation Board provides independent and impartial accreditation to Chemical Testing Laboratories in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025. Our accreditation process ensures laboratories demonstrate technical competence, validated analytical methods, reliable results, and international measurement traceability.
What Do Chemical Testing Laboratories Do?
Chemical testing laboratories analyze raw materials, finished products, environmental samples, and industrial materials to determine:
-Chemical composition
-Purity and concentration
-Presence of contaminants
-Compliance with regulatory limits
-Safety and quality parameters
These laboratories support industries such as:
-Food & Agriculture
-Pharmaceuticals
-Environmental Monitoring
-Water & Wastewater
-Petrochemicals
-Cosmetics & Consumer Products
-Construction Materials
Typical Chemical Tests Performed
Depending on their scope, laboratories may conduct:
-Moisture and ash content analysis
-Protein, fat, and nutritional analysis
-pH, acidity, and alkalinity testing
-Heavy metal analysis (Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury)
-Pesticide residue analysis
-Mycotoxin testing
-Chemical contaminant screening
-Residual solvent testing
-Volatile organic compound (VOC) analysis
-Water quality testing (hardness, chloride, sulphate, TDS)
-Oil, petroleum, and fuel parameter testing
-Soil and fertilizer chemical analysis
GSAB verifies that all methods are properly validated, controlled, and supported by accurate measurement uncertainty evaluation and traceability systems.
Who Can Apply?
Chemical testing accreditation is suitable for:
-Independent commercial laboratories
-In-house industrial quality control laboratories
-Government testing facilities
-Environmental and water testing labs
-Food and agricultural testing laboratories
-University and research laboratories
-Contract analytical service providers
Accreditation Criteria
GSAB accredits chemical testing laboratories based on:
ISO/IEC 17025
-Applicable ILAC and IAAC mandatory documents
-Regulatory and scheme-specific requirements (where applicable)
-Accreditation confirms:
-Competence of personnel
-Method validation and verification
-Equipment calibration and traceability
-Measurement uncertainty evaluation
-Internal quality control effectiveness
-Risk-based management system
implementation
GSAB operates in accordance with ISO/IEC 17011, ensuring impartiality and integrity in accreditation decisions.
GSAB follows a structured and transparent accreditation process:
1. Application & Scope Definition
The laboratory submits a technical scope including test methods and parameters.
2. Document Review
Evaluation of:
-Quality Manual
-Standard Operating Procedures
-Method validation records
-Proficiency testing participation
-Internal audit and management review records
3. On-Site Assessment
GSAB assessors evaluate:
Technical competence
Test witnessing
Equipment control
Environmental conditions
Staff competency
Data integrity
4. Non-Conformity Management
Laboratory submits corrective actions for any identified findings.
5. Independent Accreditation Decision
Final decision is made by an independent decision committee to maintain impartiality.
Assessor Allocation
GSAB assigns assessors based on:
-Discipline-specific technical expertise (e.g., chromatography, spectroscopy, metals analysis)
-Industry experience
-Competence verification
-Conflict-of-interest clearance
Assessment teams may include:
-Lead Assessor
-Technical Assessor (Chemical Specialist)
-Technical Expert (for specialized methods, if required)
All assessors are approved under GSAB competence management procedures.