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Collaborations and Recognitions

A Global Passport for Ugandan Enterprises

To help businesses access global markets, UGANAS aims to sign several mutual recognition arrangements (MRAs) which cover more than 100 economies. These MRAs are crucial in building confidence in the competency and capability of an international network of accredited CABs.

They serve as a global passport for Ugandan enterprises, help companies gain acceptance in overseas markets and reduce the need for re-testing, re-inspection or re-certification of their products upon entry into importing countries. The international recognition helps companies reduce unnecessary costs and time when entering foreign markets.

International Recognitions

International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC)

UGANAS is an ILAC MRA (Mutual Recognition Agreement) signatory. The MRA scopes are:

  • Calibration: ISO/IEC 17025
  • Testing: ISO/IEC 17025
  • Medical testing: ISO 15189
  • Inspection: ISO/IEC 17020

 

International Accreditation Forum (IAF)

UGANAS is an IAF MLA (Multi-Lateral Arrangement) signatory. The main scope is management systems certification –ISO/IEC 17021-1. The sub-scopes are:

Level 4 which include;
  • MS:ISO/TS 22003
  • MS:ISO/IEC 17021
  • MS:ISO/IEC 17021-2
Level 5 which include;
  • MS:ISO 22003
  • MS:ISO/IEC 17021-3
  • MS:ISO/IEC 17021-2
The African Accreditation Cooperation (AFRAC)

UGANAS is an arrangement member signatory of the AFRAC MRA. The MRA scopes are:

  • Calibration: ISO/IEC 17025
  • Testing: ISO/IEC 17025
  • Medical testing: ISO 15189
  • Inspection: ISO/IEC 17020
Management Systems Certification to ISO/IEC 17021-1, ISO/IEC 17021-2 and ISO/IEC 17021-3 in sub-scopes:
  • Quality Management Systems (QMS) to ISO 9001
  • Environmental Management Systems (EMS) to ISO 14001

Certification to ISO/IEC 17021-1 and ISO/IEC TS 22003 in sub-scope:Certification to ISO/IEC 17021-1 and ISO/IEC TS 17021-10 in sub-scope:

  • Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) to ISO 22000
  • Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OH&SMS) to ISO 45001

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