PNAC Laboratory Accreditation Scheme The Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC) accredited its first laboratory in 2004. Since then, the PNAC Laboratory Accreditation Scheme has accredited laboratories conducting tests in various fields, including: - Microbiological - Chemical - Food - Construction and Construction Products - Electrical - Environmental - Textiles - Petrochemicals - Pharmaceuticals PNAC accreditation encompasses a broad range of calibration activities. Calibration laboratories support the functions of other accredited testing laboratories and provide accurate measurement and traceability for the manufacturing, engineering, construction sectors, and equipment makers. The fields of calibration include: - Temperature - Pressure, Vacuum, and Flow - Optical - Electrical Calibration - Radiological Calibration - Magnetics - Acoustics - Density - Dimensional - Force - Hardness - Mass - Volume - Torque Benefits of Laboratory Accreditation:- - Assurance of Competence: Using an accredited laboratory ensures that the laboratory's competence in testing your products complies with international standards. - Maintaining High Quality: Accredited testing facilities guarantee adherence to global quality standards through regular surveillance visits. - Minimizing Risk: A PNAC accredited laboratory ensures competent testing of your products, thereby avoiding the risk of re-testing and rework. - Increasing Customer Buy-in: Utilizing an accredited laboratory enhances your company’s image and gains customer confidence. As a member of the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) of the Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC), testing reports issued by PNAC accredited laboratories are recognized worldwide among MRA members economies.