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• Introduction of SAC & Accreditation
• Mutual Recognition Arrangement
• Accreditation & Traceability
• Role of Proficiency Testing in Accreditation
• International Trend
SAC Background
• 1986: Singapore Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (SINGLAS) launched under then SISIR
• October 1996: SAC established under a MOU between the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) & the then Singapore Confederation of Industries (SCI)
– Need for accreditation of ISO 9000 certification bodies
• 1998: Transfer of SINGLAS from then PSB to SAC
• April 2002: SAC transferred to SPRING
– To facilitate G-to-G MRAs and FTAs
– Prompted by FTA negotiations with Japan
– SPRING provides secretariat support to SAC
• Independent Council
– Industry, government, regulatory authorities, professional
bodies, tertiary institutions
– Terms of Reference include:
• Development of accreditation schemes
• Decisions on accreditation
• Policy formulation
• Review and advise on finances
• Council Committees
– Laboratory Accreditation (CCLA)
– Inspection Bodies (CCIB)
– Management Systems and Product (CCMP)
– Good Laboratory Practices (CCGLP)
Governance
Singapore Accreditation Council
Overview of SAC Laboratory
Accreditation Scheme (SINGLAS)
• Singapore Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (SAC-
SINGLAS)
• Established in 1986
• Laboratory assessments based on ISO/IEC 17025 & ISO
15189
• More than 300 laboratories accredited in testing,
calibration and medical
Medical
Civil Engineering
Electrical
Calibration &
Measurement Mechanical
Non Destructive
Medical Imaging
Environmental
Chemical & Biological
SAC-SINGLAS Accreditation Fields
Gaming
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Singapore Accreditation Council
Accreditation
A pool of qualified and competent
CABs that meet international
standards to support industry
needs
Management / Development
Improved capabilities of CABs to
enhance accreditation
infrastructure
Promotion
Recognition and Acceptance of
accredited services, both in
Singapore and overseas, for
trade facilitation and commerce
STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
MISSION
To accredit and promote conformity assessment bodies so as to enhance the
competitiveness of Singapore based enterprises
Strategy 1
Provide an effective and
robust accreditation
system
Strategy 2
Develop CAB’s capability
to meet international
standards
Strategy 3
Raise profile and
increase acceptance
of SAC’s
accreditation
Strategy 4
Elevate and influence
international
positioning of SAC
Accreditation : third-party attestation related to
a conformity assessment body (CAB) conveying
formal demonstration of its competence to carry
out specific conformity assessment tasks.
Accreditation
Benefits of Accreditation
Maintain integrity and transparency
Give users confidence
Enhance productivity
– reduce costs & delays in obtaining product approvals
– removal of redundant and duplicate testing
Facilitate trade and market access
Reduce risk of conformity assessment being employed as a trade barrier
Enhance regulatory efficiency
Support the government in FTA negotiations
Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA)
Accreditation
Body
CABs
Products / Systems
Accredit
Test /
inspect /
certify
Confidence
ISO/IEC 17011
ISO/IEC 17025
ISO 15189
ISO/IEC 17020
ISO/IEC 17021
ISO/IEC G65
International
Specifications &
Standards
Accreditation
Body
Products / Systems
Accredit
Confidence
Mutual Recognition
CABs
Test /
inspect /
certify
MRA – “Tested once, recognised everywhere”
Facilitate Market Access
SAC MRAs
Since 1997, SAC has signed numerous MRAs & MLAs with up to 78 signatories
• Testing
• Calibration
• Inspection
ILAC
• Testing
• Calibration
• Inspection
APLAC*
• Mgmt System
• Prod Cert
IAF
• Mgmt System
• Prod Cert
PAC
Scope: Scope:
Scope: Scope:
ISO/IEC 17025 & 17020
ISO/IEC 17021 & Guide 65
International Regional
* SAC is the APLAC Chair for the term 2011/12
Traceability of Measurement
NMIs
Accredited Cal Labs (Level 1)
Accredited Cal Labs
(Level 2…N)
User
SI Units
Provide Measurement Standards recognised by BIPM
Unbroken Chain of Measurement
Traceable to SI Unit through Accredited
Laboratories Network
Various applications in Trade,
Industry, etc
Gre
ate
r U
nce
rta
inty
With ISO/IEC 17025 endorsed calibration reports
SI Units
SAC Accredited
Calibration Labs
Various Application in Trade, Industry,
Governments, Defence, Science,
Engineering, etc
National Measurement System in Singapore
Calibration Technical
Assessments
Alt: Overseas
NMIs *
Alt: Labs
accredited by
SAC’s peers*
Objective: To ensure reliable and accurate measurement
within Singapore and throughout different continents * Recognised by CIPM MRA & ILAC MRA
Int’l System
of Units
National Measurement
Standards
Accreditation
programme for
calibration
End users
Dire
ct C
alib
ratio
n
Gre
ate
r U
ncert
ain
ty
Measurement Uncertainty
•Real measurements are never perfect. A measurement result
is only complete if it is accompanied by a statement of the
uncertainty in the measurement.
•Used to Quantify the Capability of the Laboratory
•Measurement Uncertainty is an essential element for
dissemination of measurement traceability.
Measured Result
Uncertainty of
Measurement
Good Result?
Good Mgmt
System
Reliable Method &
Lab Condition
Skilled Personnel
& Well-Maintained Equipment
Why Proficiency Testing?
Benchmarking
Benefits of Proficiency Testing
Evaluation and
monitoring of
lab
performance
Problem
Identification for
Improvement
Give User
Confidence
Effectiveness
and
comparability
methods
Validate
Measurement
Uncertainty of
labs
Support
Measurement
Traceability
Network
ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Clause 5.9.1 • The laboratory shall have QC Procedures, which may include:
SAC-SINGLAS PROF-001 Clause 1.1 • Participation in proficiency testing programmes is rendered
mandatory, as part of their requirements for accreditation.
Proficiency Testing Requirements
Use of
CRM
Inter-lab
or PT
Replicate
Tests
Retest or
Recal Correlation
of diff char
PT is an important tool for AB to assess
the competency of labs
An important tool for to assess the
competency of ABs for MRA purpose
ALSO
No PT Provider, Inter-lab Comparison was
deployed
Common Problems:
• Lack of reference laboratory
• Inappropriate lab(s) chosen
• Inappropriate artefact used
• Improper reporting and analysis of result
• Impartiality issues
Ad-hoc Measurement Audit with NMC conducted when
necessary
Current Problems
PT has been an important element for MRA
peer evaluation
More focus on Proficiency Testing for labs:
•More PT Providers internationally
•APLAC working on MRA for Accreditation of PT Providers
•More APLAC PT Programmes for MRA Signatories & Joint
PT with Asia Pacific Metrology Programme (APMP)
International Trend
Possible use of more extensive PT programme to
extend interval of lab assessment
Draft APLAC PT 0XX - Guidance on Alternative Means for
Laboratories To Demonstrate Proficiency
International Trend
SAC Accreditation of PT Provider
SAC Development on Accreditation Scheme for
PT Provider (ISO/IEC 17043)
•Expected to be launch in 2Q2013
•Interested PT Providers please contact SAC for more info
Benefits of using an accredited PT Provider
• 3rd party assessment of PT Provider for impartiality,
competence and independence
• PT programme in accordance with international
requirements
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ABC
ABC Company Pte Ltd
The results reported herein have been performed in accordance with
the laboratory's terms of accreditation under the Singapore
Accreditation Council–Singapore Laboratory Accreditation Scheme
Calibration Certificate
for
Digital Thermometer
……..
……..
……..
Range: (20 to 30) °C
Quick Fact: a.ABC is accredited by SAC for calibration of digital thermometer from -10 °C to 100 °C
b.Mr Andy B C is the approved signatory for this scope and range
Approved by:
Mr Andy B C
Technical Manager
Andy B C This is an endorsed report
Recognised traceability
XYZ
XYZ Company Pte Ltd
The reference standards used are traceable to National Metrology
Centre Singapore
XYZ Company is accredited by SAC and operates in accordance with
ISO/IEC 17025.
Calibration Certificate
for
Digital Thermometer Quick Fact: a. XYZ is accredited, but NOT
for digital thermometer
……..
……..
……..
Range: (20 to 30) °C
Approved by:
Mr Xavier Y Z
Technical Manager
Xavier Y Z
This is NOT an endorsed report
Traceability NOT recognised
Choosing the right cal lab to ensure proper traceability
Checklist to ensure recognised traceability of measurement:
Is the lab accredited by the national Accreditation Body? If not, is it accredited by ILAC MRA signatory? (check ILAC website)
Does the scope of accreditation covers the required: • Calibration scope • Range • Calibration & Measurement Capability (Expressed as an Uncertainty)
Is the report an endorsed report?
If no laboratory accredited for the required scope:
Local National Metrology Institutes
Overseas NMIs recognised by BIPM MRA (check BIPM website) * For more details, please refer to SAC-SINGLAS 006 documents for SAC’s policy of
measurement traceability and other accreditation bodies for their relevant policies.
Assessment Process
Enquiry
Preliminary assessment
Formal application
Initial assessment
Award of Accreditation
Annual surveillance Renewal assessment
Renewal