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Singapore Accreditation Council

2001 to 2009

Explore SAC's key milestones from 2001 to 2009, including new accreditation programmes and international agreements.

Last updated 4 August 2026

2001

9 April: Launch of Accreditation Scheme for Inspection Bodies.

5 People attending Launch of Accreditation Scheme of Inspection Bodies

SAC signed a Letter of Understanding (LOU) for Technical Cooperation with the Ministry of Development, Brunei Darussalam

6 September: SAC served as a member of the PAC Executive Committee.

15 November: Launch of Accreditation Scheme for Product Certification Bodies.

2002


11 March: SAC signed the MLA with International Auditor and Training Certification Association (IATCA) for QMS Auditor Registration

1 April: SAC was transferred to the Standards, Productivity and Innovation Board (SPRING Singapore)

29 August: SAC signed the Agreement for Joint Accreditation of Medical Laboratories with the College of American Pathologists.

29 August SAC signed the Agreement for Joint Accreditation of Medical Laboratories

2003


13 October: Launch of Accreditation Programme for Certification of Bunker Supply.

13 November: SAC became one of the inaugural members of the APLAC MRA for Inspection.

2004


6 - 10 September: SAC hosted the 10th IATCA Plenary Meeting.

6 - 10 September: SAC hosted the 10th IATCA Plenary Meeting.

2005


1 January: SAC served as a member of the APLAC Board of Management.

8 March: Launch of Accreditation Programme for Structural Steelwork Inspection

1 July: Launch of Occupational Safety and Health Management System (OSHMS) Accreditation Programme.

31 August: Launch of SAC-CAP Joint Accreditation Programme for Medical Testing.

9 September: Launch of HAACP-based Food Management System Accreditation Programme.

2006


22 - 26 May: SAC hosted the 17th APLAC MRA Council Meeting and Board of Management Meeting.

22 - 26 May: SAC hosted the 17th APLAC MRA Council Meeting and Board of Management Meeting.

19 October: SAC celebrated its 10th anniversary and 20 years of laboratory accreditation.

Launch of Accreditation Programme for ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System (FSMS) Certification.

19 December: SAC signed the PAC MLA for Product Certification.

2007

23 January: SAC signed the IAF MLA for Product Certification.

23 January: SAC signed the IAF MLA for Product Certifcation.

7 - 13 July: SAC hosted the 14th PAC Plenary Meeting.

5 November: Launch of Accreditation Programme for Cargo Inspection and Medical Imaging.

2008


28 April: Launch of Accreditation Programme for Certification of Ready-Mixed Concrete.

6 - 12 December: SAC hosted the 14th APLAC General Assembly and Technical Meetings.

28 April: Launch of Accreditation Programme for Certification of Ready-Mixed Concrete

2009


6 April: Launch of Accreditation Programme for Certification of Good Distribution Practice for Medical Devices (GDPMDS).

1 October: Launch of Gaming Testing Accreditation Programme.

Launch of Accreditation Programme for Certification of Good Distribution Practice for Medical Devices (GDPMDS).