The concept of laboratory accreditation was developed to
provide a means for third party certification of the competence of laboratories
to perform.
Laboratory Accreditation provides formal
recognition of competent labs,thus providing a ready means
for customers to find reliable testing and calibration services.
Laboratory Accreditation enhances customer
confidence in accepting testing/calibration reports issued by accredited labs.
The
globalisation of Indian economy and the liberalisation of policies initiated by
the Govt. in reducing trade barriers and providing greater thrust to exports make
it imperative for accredited labs to be at the international level of competence.
