The Laboratory and Research Center of LLC “UKRSTARCH” has received official accreditation under the standard DSTU EN ISO/IEC 17025.
The Laboratory and Research Center of our company successfully completed the accreditation procedure and received confirmation of its competence and compliance with the requirements of the international standard DSTU EN ISO/IEC 17025.
The Laboratory and Research Center of LLC “UKRSTARCH” has been accredited by the National Accreditation Agency of Ukraine (NAAU) and is registered in the register of accredited laboratories under No. 202465.
The laboratory’s scope of accreditation includes:
- determination of organoleptic, physicochemical, and chromatographic parameters in cereals, legumes, oilseeds, feeds, feed additives, and compound feed raw materials;
- sampling;
- determination of microbiological parameters in food products, animal feed, and drinking water;
- determination of seed quality indicators of agricultural crops.
The laboratory has been granted the right to use the ILAC MRA mark in combination with the NAAU Accreditation Mark under the “Agreement on the Use of the ILAC MRA Mark.” This indicates that a laboratory issuing a test protocol or other document is accredited by a signatory to the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement.
Compliance with the international standard DSTU EN ISO/IEC 17025, confirmed by the accreditation certificate, enhances confidence in the results of tests performed by the laboratory and ensures adherence to international quality standards. Test results from the accredited laboratory are recognized internationally. The implemented system enables efficient and high-quality management of the laboratory and research center, all processes, and resources. Accreditation helps reduce the risk of errors and nonconformities, thereby increasing the safety and reliability of services.
During the accreditation preparation process, the qualifications of the staff were significantly enhanced. Laboratory employees regularly undergo training, upgrade their skills, and confirm their professional competence. As part of the preparation, a series of interlaboratory comparisons of measurement results were carried out with recognized laboratories in Ukraine. Additionally, the laboratory participated in proficiency testing and received high evaluations, confirming the proper level of staff qualification.
Conclusion:
The accreditation of the Laboratory and Research Center of LLC “UKRSTARCH” is another step toward improving the quality of research. It contributes to strengthening quality, transparency, and international recognition of the company’s products.
