Nita Patel

Is accredited in accordance with International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017 – General Requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. This accreditation demonstrates technical competence for a defined scope as detailed in and at the locations specified in the schedule to this certificate, and the operation of a laboratory quality management system (refer joint ISO-ILAC-IAF Communiqué dated April 2017). This accreditation is subject to continuing conformity with UKAS requirements. The schedule, which may be revised and reissued, is available on the UKAS website.

UK Health Security Agency, Food and Environment Proficiency Testing Unit

Proficiency Testing Provider No. 0006

is accredited in accordance with International Standard ISO/IEC 17043:2010 – Conformity assessment - General requirements for proficiency testing

Initial Accreditation: 14 January 2011 Certificate Issued: 25 January 2024

This accreditation demonstrates technical competence for a defined scope specified in the schedule to this certificate. The schedule to this certificate is an essential accreditation document and from time to time may be revised and reissued. The most recent issue of the schedule of accreditation, which bears the same accreditation number as this certificate, is available from www.ukas.com. This accreditation is subject to continuing conformity with United Kingdom Accreditation Service requirements.

Certificate

of Accreditation

UKAS is appointed as the sole national accreditation body for the UK by The Accreditation Regulations 2009 (SI No 3155/2009) and operates under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).

Matt Gantley,

United Kingdom Accreditation Service