Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB)
The Sri Lanka Accreditation Board for Conformity Assessment (SLAB) is the National Accreditation Authority of Sri Lanka established under the Sri Lanka Accreditation Board for Conformity Assessment Act No. 32 of 2005.
The Board functions as an autonomous body under the purview of the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development and is governed by a Governing Council of thirteen (13) members appointed in terms of the SLAB Act. The Director/CEO functions as the Chief Executive of the Accreditation Board.
Our Mandate
As the National Accreditation Authority for Sri Lanka, SLAB has the responsibility to promote accreditation activities and provide necessary accreditation services to facilitate conformity assessments for goods and services in domestic and export markets.
Accreditation Services
Accreditation of Testing/Calibration Laboratories, Medical Laboratories, Bodies Certifying Management Systems, Products and Persons, Inspection Bodies, Proficiency Testing Providers, GHG Validation/Verification Bodies, and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
Our Vision
Excell in global accreditation and bestow national, economic, social and environmental wellbeing.
Our Mission
To promote and provide Accreditation Services with international recognition in order to facilitate conformity assessments in the Provision of products and services for domestic and International markets.
Impartiality, Confidentiality & Financial Stability
SLAB works closely with governmental organizations and professional bodies to perform accreditation activities with absolute confidentiality and impartiality. Steps are always taken to eliminate conflict of interests.
The financial stability of SLAB is assured through sums of money voted by the Parliament of Sri Lanka as well as income earned through the services rendered to clients.
Quality Infrastructure of Sri Lanka
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