Quality, Accreditation & Regulatory
When regulators and notified bodies evaluate your products, the credibility of your supporting data depends entirely on the competence of the laboratory or inspection body that generated it. IETQAN’s accreditations provide independent, internationally recognised proof that our testing, inspection, and validation services meet the highest global standards.
What Is Accreditation?
Accreditation is a formal, independent verification — issued by a national or international accreditation body — that an organisation has demonstrated the technical competence, impartiality, and quality management required to carry out specific conformity assessment activities. These activities may include testing, inspection, calibration, or certification.
Unlike simple registration or self-declaration, accreditation requires regular assessment by qualified technical experts and continuous compliance with internationally recognised standards. It is the only reliable indicator of genuine technical competence.
Why Accreditation Matters for Your Business
Worldwide demand for reliable, safe, and market-ready products makes accreditation essential — not optional. Choosing an accredited laboratory or inspection body directly affects how quickly and confidently your reports are accepted by regulatory authorities, procurement bodies, and business partners.
- Accreditation provides independent evidence that IETQAN delivers technically competent, unbiased services aligned with national and international standards.
- Through ILAC and IAF mutual recognition arrangements, IETQAN’s reports are accepted in international markets — reducing duplication, lowering costs, and accelerating approval timelines for manufacturers, importers, and exporters.
- Choosing an accredited provider reduces the risk of report rejection during regulatory review, minimising costly delays in your product development or market entry process.
- Most industries and regulatory frameworks — including those governing medical devices and pharmaceuticals — specifically require the use of accredited laboratories and inspection bodies.
IETQAN’s Accreditations
IETQAN is the first service provider in Egypt, the Middle East, and Africa to hold both of the following accreditations simultaneously:
- ISO/IEC 17025 — General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. This accreditation covers our laboratory testing activities, including packaging system testing, biocompatibility testing, microbiological testing, and chemical analysis.
- ISO/IEC 17020 — Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection. This accreditation covers our validation and qualification inspection activities, including sterilizer validation and cleanroom qualification.
Our accreditation scope, certificate numbers, and issuing body details are available on request. Contact us at ietqan@ietqan.com for current accreditation documentation.
Regulatory Acceptance
IETQAN reports have been reviewed and formally accepted by multiple national and international regulatory authorities and notified bodies. Our documentation has supported successful regulatory submissions across Egypt, the wider Middle East, Europe, and other international markets.
If you have a specific regulatory question about whether our services will meet the requirements of a particular authority, our technical team is available to advise before you begin your project.