Minimum standards for accredited laboratories

A laboratory or testing facility accredited by the Bureau for the purpose of the Act, shall– (a) be equipped to carry out recognized tests; (b) be staffed by trained, competent and experienced persons with training to undertake the recognized tests; (c) be maintained and kept in good repair and its equipment calibrated as the Bureau may require; (d) maintain records of recognized tests carried out by it; and (e) comply with any criteria and guidelines formulated by the Committee set up under regulations 3 above that relate to the management, quality system, security, storage of samples, or other features related to the reliability of the laboratory.