About Us
The Sri Lanka Accreditation Board for Conformity Assessment (SLAB) is the National Accreditation Authority for Sri Lanka established under the Sri Lanka Accreditation Board for Conformity Assessment Act. No. 32 of 2005.The Board functions under purview of the Ministry of Science and Technology and is governed by a Council of thirteen (13) members appointed in terms of the SLAB Act. No. 32 of 2005.The Director is the Chief Executive of the Accreditation Board.
The Board, as the National Accreditation Authority for Sri Lanka, has the responsibility to promote accreditation activities and provide the necessary accreditation services to facilitate conformity assessments in the provision of goods and services for domestic and export markets. This covers the Accreditation of Laboratories, Certification and Inspection Bodies providing various types of services to the Industry and the Business community and to the Government and the Consumer Public.
International Recognition
SLAB is a Full Member of the International Laboratory Accreditation Co-operations (ILAC) and is a signatory to the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) of ILAC. SLAB gained full membership and signatory status in the ILAC MRA in December 2009.
SLAB is a Full Member of Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Co-operations (APLAC) and is a signatory to the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) of APLAC.
SLAB has gained Full Membership status of Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (PAC)
Our Vision
To be the leading accreditation body in the region and through its services facilitate domestic and international recognition and acceptance of products and services. To be innovative in responding to changing needs of the trade and industry, the State and the general public in providing Accreditation Services for Conformity Assessment.
Our Mission
To promote and provide accreditation services with international recognition to facilitate conformity assessments in the provision of products and services for domestic and export markets.