INTRODUCTION

Laboratory accreditation is a scheme to recognise a laboratory's services. It reflects the quality of the test performed. In Malaysia the scheme is called SAMM which adopted ISO/IEC 17025 criteria to
assess a laboratory's capability. SAMM (Skim Akreditasi Makmal Malaysia) is a national laboratory accreditation scheme set up by the Government on August 15th 1990.

Why seek for Laboratory Accreditation

An endorsed test report gives you confidence in all of the following:

• The validity of test or measurement data.
• The laboratory has been independently assessed for technical competence.
• The test was done in accordance with the stated specification, test or calibration method and correct test environment.
• The test piece was handled and stored.
• The equipment used in the test was calibrated correctly. Thecorrect sampling procedure used.
• The test report accurately describes the test results.
• The appropriate quality control performed.
• The most important is the enforcement by Government agencies where testing shall be performed by accredited laboratories properly.

What is the role of Ascendent Consultancy?

Our main activity is providing ISO/IEC 17025 QMS consultancy services. We have helped many laboratories both government and commercial sectors to gain accreditation.

ACHIEVED ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION CUSTOMERS