Accreditation is very widely used in the agriculture and agri-food sector, whether concerning food safety, the feed, health and welfare of animals, or the health and protection of crops.
It provides justification for the public authorities and companies for the implementation of their policies and in this way helps protect consumers and the environment.
Accredited laboratories or laboratories applying for accreditation must ensure the validity of the results they deliver. This obligation involves the implementation of external controls to ensure the performance of their laboratory activities, such as proficiency testing.
The campaigns proposed by the proficiency testing providers (PTP) enable participating laboratories to demonstrate their ability to carry out tests. In order to strengthen their credibility on the market and ensure their development, some providers choose to obtain accreditation for this specific activity.
By guaranteeing the competence of the PTPs, accreditation further strengthens confidence in the results delivered by accredited testing laboratories.
