Laboratory Accreditation

A laboratory must be fully conversant and comply with the relevant standards and criteria to be accredited. The standards, specific criteria and related documents for the SAC accreditation are as below:

Publications for All Fields

• SAC 01 - 01 Jan 2026: Terms and Conditions for Accreditation ↗ (opens in new tab)

• SAC 02 - 01 Jan 2026: Rules for Use of SAC Accreditation Marks and MRA Marks ↗ (opens in new tab)

• SAC Guidance 01 - 02 April 2018: Guidelines on Code of Ethics ↗ (opens in new tab)

• SAC-SINGLAS 003 – 04 Nov 2024 Laboratory Fee Schedule wef 1 Dec 2024 ↗ (opens in new tab)

• SAC-SINGLAS 004 - 09 March 2026: Classification of Tests ↗ (opens in new tab)

• PROF 001 - 16 April 2026 - Policies on Proficiency Testing ↗ (opens in new tab)

• Rules for the Use of ILAC MRA Mark ↗ (opens in new tab)

• Accreditation Feedback Form ↗ (opens in new tab)

• Joint ISO-ILAC-IAF Communique on the Management Systems Requirements of ISO/IEC 17025, April 2017 ↗ (opens in new tab)

Standards and Criteria Document for Testing and Calibrations (Exclude Medical Testing)

ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 - General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories

• SAC_SINGLAS_001 - 09 March 2026 - Accreditation Process ↗ (opens in new tab)

• SAC-SINGLAS 006 - May 2021: Traceability of Measurement ↗ (opens in new tab)

• LAFM03 - 27 March 2026 ISO 17025-2017 Checklist ↗ (opens in new tab)

Calibration and Measurement Field

• MET 001 - May 2021 : Specific Requirements for Calibration and Measurement Laboratories ↗ (opens in new tab)

• MET 002 - 1 Aug 2022 : Criteria for Documenting the Calibration and Measurement Capability ↗ (opens in new tab)

• Technical Guide 1 - 18 Mar 2026 : Guidelines on the Evaluation and Expression of MU ↗ (opens in new tab)

Chemical & Biological Testing Field

• C&B and ENV 001 - 16 Mar 2026: Specific Requirements for C&B and ENV Testing Labs ↗ (opens in new tab)

• C&B and ENV 002 - 24 Mar 2026: Quality Assurance of Equipment Commonly Used in C&B and ENV Testing Labs ↗ (opens in new tab)

• Technical Guide 2 - June 2023: Guide on MU in Chemical & Microbiological Analysis ↗ (opens in new tab)

• Guidance Note - C&B and ENV 001, Feb 2019 : Elements of Method Validation for Chemical Testing ↗ (opens in new tab)

• Guidance Note - C&B and ENV 002, Mar 2019 : Method Validation of Microbiological Methods ↗ (opens in new tab)

• Guidance Note - C&B and ENV 003, Jul 2019 : Identification and Confirmation of Microorganisms ↗ (opens in new tab)

Civil Engineering Testing Field

• CE 001 - May 2021: Specific Requirements for Civil Engineering Testing Laboratories ↗ (opens in new tab)

• CE 002 - Mar 2019: Specific Requirements for Non-Destructive Testing for Concrete ↗ (opens in new tab)

• SAC SINGLAS Technical Guide 3 - Guidance on MU for Civil Engrg and Mech Testing Laboratories ↗ (opens in new tab)

Electrical Testing Field

• EL 001 - 1 Aug 2022: General Requirements for Electrical Testing Laboratories ↗ (opens in new tab)

• EL 002 - 1 Aug 2022: Specific Policy for Uncertainty of MU for Accreditation of Elc Testing ↗ (opens in new tab)

• Guidance Note EL 001- Mar 2019: Guidelines on the Evaluation and Expression of MU for EL Field ↗ (opens in new tab)

Environmental Testing Field

• C&B and ENV 001 - 16 Mar 2026: Specific Requirements for C&B and ENV Testing Labs ↗ (opens in new tab)

• C&B and ENV 002-24 Mar 2026: Quality Assurance of Equipment Commonly Used in C&B and ENV Testing Labs ↗ (opens in new tab)

• Guidance Note - C&B and ENV 001, 8 Feb 2019 : Elements of Method Validation for Chemical Testing ↗ (opens in new tab)

• Guidance Note - C&B and ENV 002, Mar 2019 : Method Validation of Microbiological Methods ↗ (opens in new tab)

• Guidance Note - C&B and ENV 003, 01 Jul 2019 : For Identification and Confirmation of Microorganisms ↗ (opens in new tab)

• Technical Guide 2 - June 2023: Guide on MU in Chemical & Microbiological Analysis ↗ (opens in new tab)

Functional Food Testing

• FFT 01 - 25 Oct 2024: General Criteria for Testing of Health-Related Properties of Foods ↗ (opens in new tab)

Information Technology Testing

• IT001 - 08 August 2026: General Requirements for the Accreditation of IT Security Testing Labs ↗ (opens in new tab)

• IT002 - 20 Nov 2020: General Requirements for the IT Laboratories for Gaming Testing ↗ (opens in new tab)

Mechanical Testing Field

• MECH 001 - May 2021: Specific Requirements for Mechanical Testing Laboratories ↗ (opens in new tab)

• Technical Guide 3 - Mar 2019: Guidance on MU for Civil Engrg and Mech Testing Laboratories ↗ (opens in new tab)

Non-Destructive Testing Field

• NDT 001 - 1 May 2021: Specific Requirements for Accreditation of NDT Laboratories ↗ (opens in new tab)

• NDT 002 - 01 July 2019: Guidelines for the Recognition of NDT Personnel Certification for Assessment ↗ (opens in new tab)

• NDT 003 - 15 May 2018: Quality Assurance of Equipment Commonly Used in NDT Testing Laboratories ↗ (opens in new tab)

• Guidance Note NDT 001- 29 Mar 2019: Guidance Document for Estimation of MU Uncertainty in NDT ↗ (opens in new tab)

Standards and Criteria Document for Medical Testing

ISO 15189: 2022 - Particular Requirements for Quality and Competence

• SAC_SINGLAS_001 - 6 September 2024 - Accreditation Process ↗ (opens in new tab)

Medical Testing Field

• LAFM03-MED_(ISO 15189 Chklist)_21 Aug 2024 ↗ (opens in new tab)

• MED 001- General Criteria, Jun 2025 ↗ (opens in new tab)

• MED 002 - Clinical Chemistry, Nov 2025 ↗ (opens in new tab)

• MED 002 - Cytogenetics, Nov 2025 ↗ (opens in new tab)

• MED 002 - Cytopathology, Nov 2025 ↗ (opens in new tab)

• MED 002 - Haematology, Nov 2025 ↗ (opens in new tab)

• MED 002 - Histopathology, Nov 2025 ↗ (opens in new tab)

• MED 002 - Genetics and Genomics Testing, Nov 2025 ↗ (opens in new tab)

• MED 002 - Microbiology, Nov 2025 ↗ (opens in new tab)

• MED 002 - Molecular Pathology, Nov 2025 ↗ (opens in new tab)

• Guidance Notes, MED-001 - Sample Collection for Medical Testing, Mar 2019 ↗ (opens in new tab)

• Technical Guide 4 - A Guide on Measurement Uncertainty in Medical Testing, Nov 2025 ↗ (opens in new tab)

LAFM03 - 27 March 2026 ISO 17025-2017 Checklist ↗ (opens in new tab)