Intertek’s Mauritius Lab Awarded ISO 17025 Accreditation

29 Sep 2008

On September 29, 2008, the Mauritius Accreditation Service (MAURITAS) in collaboration with the Government of Mauritius hosted a nationally publicized ceremony at the Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre in Port Louis where the Mauritius Intertek Team was presented with an ISO 17025 certificate. The Mauritius laboratory team headed by Vandana Jutton and aided by Yasmine Foyjoo, Amrita Bhajun, Intertek France, and other extraordinary technical experts made it possible for Intertek Mauritius to achieve ISO 17025 accreditation.

Laboratory Accreditation by MAURITAS is a formal recognition that the laboratory is equipped to carry out the testing needed and required by its valued customers. Accreditation to ISO 17025 recognizes that the facility has knowledgeable experts, properly calibrated equipment, suitable laboratories, and is able to provide quality services according to recognized practices and procedures.

ISO 17025 was developed specifically to give guidance to laboratories on both quality management and the technical requirements for proper operation. The accreditation emphasizes the need for continual improvement of management systems and allows for greater focus on customer satisfaction. The achievement of ISO 17025 demonstrates Intertek’s commitment to delivering services of the highest quality to its customers.