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New Microbiology and Chemistry Laboratory Gets Accredited under ISO/IEC 17025:2017

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

TÜV SÜD America Inc., a leading provider of certification, auditing and testing services, has been accredited under American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation.

Key Points: 
  • TÜV SÜD America Inc., a leading provider of certification, auditing and testing services, has been accredited under American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation.
  • The laboratory enables domestic and international medical device companies to accelerate their research and development by providing testing services in the areas of microbiology, reusable device testing, chemistry, biocompatibility and packaging.
  • ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is the international standard for testing and calibration laboratories, and it outlines the requirements for the competence, impartiality, and validity of laboratory results.
  • A wide range of testing is covered including Chemistry, Microbiology, Water Testing, Bioburden, Biocompatibility, and Cytotoxicity.

SVOC: COLLABORATION TO ENSURE FOOD AND ENERGY SECURITY

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

This shows that in this period marked by international conflict and geopolitical tension, the community of vegetable oils producers stand united and not divided, in a shared common interest to ensure and food and energy security and to allow the economy to grow given the rapid growth of population and the climate crisis.

Key Points: 
  • This shows that in this period marked by international conflict and geopolitical tension, the community of vegetable oils producers stand united and not divided, in a shared common interest to ensure and food and energy security and to allow the economy to grow given the rapid growth of population and the climate crisis.
  • Other speakers from WTO, UN FAO, World Food Program and certification bodies also shared their insights.
  • Some of the take aways included that although the production and distribution of some oils has been disrupted, others have stepped in to guarantee food and energy security.
  • Chairman of IPOA, Joko Supriyono, encouraged all vegetable oil producers to meet the world's food and energy needs with sustainable production and play a role in achieving the SDGs.