NAFDAC’s Mycotoxin and Pesticides Residues Laboratories in Oshodi, Lagos, have obtained the ISO 17025 accreditation. It was conducted by the American Association of Laboratory Accreditation.
Director, Special Duties, Abubakar Jimoh, in a statement, described it as a major breakthrough for the agency.
With the accreditation, the laboratories are recognised internationally.
NAFDAC Director-General Dr. Paul Orhii said: “With the ISO 17025 accreditation of the two laboratories, agricultural exports tested and certified by the agency will now be accepted worldwide without query. This is a major boost to the country’s image and the agricultural transformation agenda of the Federal Government.
“Products analysed for export purpose by the two laboratories will now carry a special logo.”
Some other laboratories of the agency are undergoing international accreditation, which would boost current efforts to get some pharmaceutical companies to obtain World Health Organisation (WHO) pre-qualification. I thank the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the American Association of Laboratory Accreditation for their support in attaining this great feat.”