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Posted On:26 Jun 2009
Measurement Uncertainity, Method Validation, Quality Assurance for Testing and Calibration Labs- 3-6 August 2009 at Multan
 
Posted On:13 Jun 2009 Celebration of International Accreditation Day
 
Posted On:08 Jun 2009 Five Days Assessor Training Course on ISO/IEC 17025 date from 24-28 June 2009 at Lahore
 
Posted On:06 Apr 2009 Measurement Uncertainity for Testing and Calibration Labs- May 2009 at Islamabad
 
Posted On:02 Apr 2009
Report of ISO-17025 Course at Multan
 
Posted On:17 Mar 2009
PNAC has the mandate to accredit Inspection Bodies- Ministry of science & technology letter No.10(17)/2004-ATA-II dated 26-02-2009
 
Posted On:13 Mar 2009
Multan Seminar
March-21- Multan
One day Seminar at Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry on
"Importance of Accreditation in International Trade and Role of PNAC"
 
Welcome to Pakistan National Accreditation Council

The Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC) has been established under the administrative control of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Pakistan as the national apex agency to accredit conformity assessment bodies such as laboratories and certification bodies. The accreditation services of PNAC were launched during the year 2001.

Mission Statement

PNAC strives for improvement, competence and integrity of conformity assessment bodies by providing them an internationally recognized accreditation service and also promote quality culture, which ultimately benefit the consumers, producers, regulators and other stakeholders.

International Linkages

PNAC represents Pakistan in the following regional and international forum:

  • International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC)

  • International Accreditation Forum (IAF)

  • Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC)

  • Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (PAC)


Main Activities of PNAC

·         Accreditation of testing / calibration & Medical labs in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 15189 respectively, Accreditation of Certification Bodies like Management System Certification in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021 and accreditation of Inspection Bodies in accordance with ISO/IEC 17020.

  • Formulation and Implementation of National Quality Policy and Plan (NQP&P).
  • Awareness raising & training on conformity assessment, quality & productivity (ARTCAQP).


Principles and Practice

The PNAC performs its activities based on the following principles:

  1. PNAC shall not provide assistance/consultancy services directly or indirectly related to the activities of accreditation;

  2. PNAC shall not discriminate against (or in favor of) any body applying for accreditation services

  3. PNAC shall not restrict the access of bodies and laboratories applying for accreditation by means of any undue restraining condition, particularly related to:
    -    financial status;
    -    size of the applicant body; 
    -    location of the body or laboratory; 
    -    number of bodies already assisted by the services offered; 
    -    prerequisites of membership or association with any entity.

  4. PNAC shall keep its impartiality, confidentiality and integrity during the analysis and decision-making process;

  5. PNAC shall keep the requirements, assessments and decisions on accreditation strictly within the limits of the scope required;

  6. PNAC shall consider seriously the views of the assessed organisation;

  7. PNAC shall interact with similar regional and international bodies, seeking for technical cooperation, interchange of experiences and the mutual recognition of the accreditation activities.

  8. PNAC shall promote the value of the personnel engaged in the activities of accreditation, encouraging its qualification and continuous improvement.

  9. PNAC shall be the sole responsible organization for decisions regarding accreditation.

 

Engr. Shaukat Hussain
Director General
Pakistan National Accreditation Council,
Ministry of Science & Technology,
4th Floor, Evacuee Trust Complex,
Agha Khan Road, Sector F-5/1,
Islamabad, Pakistan.
Tele#: +92-51-9206044
Fax#: +92-51-9209510
Email:
shaukat@pnac.org.pk


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