International Accreditation

Certifications & Approvals

HEALTH LAB FOOD maintains internationally recognized certifications and operates under the supervision of global health and regulatory authorities

World Health Organization (WHO) Supervision

HEALTH LAB FOOD operates under the direct supervision and guidelines established by the World Health Organization

WHO Guidelines

Food Safety Standards

Our laboratory follows WHO's comprehensive food safety guidelines, including the Five Keys to Safer Food program and Codex Alimentarius standards. We implement WHO's risk assessment protocols for foodborne hazards and chemical contaminants.

Codex Alimentarius Commission standards compliance
WHO Global Environment Monitoring System
International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN)
WHO technical guidelines for microbiological criteria

Supervision Framework

Quality Assurance

Our operations are supervised according to WHO's Framework for Strengthening Laboratory Services. We participate in WHO's External Quality Assessment Schemes (EQAS) and maintain compliance with International Health Regulations (IHR).

WHO Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS)
International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) compliance
WHO proficiency testing program participation
Regular WHO audit and assessment protocols

Official WHO References

Food Safety Programme:

www.who.int/foodsafety

Codex Alimentarius:

www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius

Laboratory Quality:

WHO/HSE/IHR/LYO/2011.1

IHR Monitoring:

www.who.int/ihr

Customs Authorities Recognition

Our laboratory is officially recognized by international customs authorities for import/export testing and certification

Import/Export Certification

Authorized to issue certificates of analysis accepted by customs authorities worldwide for international trade. Our reports facilitate clearance of food products, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural commodities.

  • World Customs Organization (WCO) recognized laboratory
  • Certificate of Analysis for customs clearance
  • Pre-shipment inspection services

Customs Warehouse Testing

On-site sampling and testing services at customs warehouses and ports. Our mobile laboratory units are authorized to perform immediate testing for quarantine and inspection purposes.

  • Port authority approved sampling procedures
  • Rapid testing for customs clearance
  • Chain of custody documentation

Trade Compliance

Our laboratory assists in compliance with international trade agreements and sanitary/phytosanitary (SPS) measures required by WTO and regional customs unions.

  • WTO SPS Agreement compliance testing
  • Phytosanitary certificates for plant products
  • Health certificates for animal products

Regulatory Documentation

Authorized to provide all necessary documentation for customs clearance including test reports, certificates of conformity, and quality assurance documents.

  • Certificate of Conformity (CoC)
  • Test reports with customs stamps
  • Electronic data interchange (EDI) submission

Customs Recognition References

World Customs Organization:

www.wcoomd.org

WTO SPS Agreement:

www.wto.org/sps

IPPC Standards:

www.ippc.int

Prime Banking & Financial Institutions

Recognized by major international banks for trade finance documentation and letter of credit transactions

Trade Finance Recognition

Our laboratory certificates are accepted by major international banks for documentary credit transactions (Letters of Credit) under UCP 600 rules. Banks recognize our test reports as reliable third-party documentation for trade finance.

UCP 600 compliant documentation
ICC Uniform Rules for Bank-to-Bank Reimbursements
Swift MT700 letter of credit documentation
Inspection certificate requirements for L/C

International Banking Acceptance

Our certificates are recognized by SWIFT member banks, including institutions such as HSBC, Standard Chartered, Citibank, Deutsche Bank, and other prime banking institutions for commodity trade finance.

Documentary Requirements

We provide inspection certificates, quality certificates, and test reports that meet stringent banking requirements for presentation under letters of credit and documentary collections (URC 522).

Trade Credit Insurance

Recognized by export credit agencies and trade credit insurers as a reliable independent testing laboratory for risk assessment and quality assurance documentation.

Banking Standards & References

ICC - International Chamber of Commerce:

www.iccwbo.org (UCP 600, URC 522)

SWIFT Banking Network:

www.swift.com

BAFT - Bankers Association:

www.baft.org

ISO 20022 Standards:

www.iso20022.org

Food Insurance Companies & Risk Assessment

Trusted partner for international food insurance companies and cargo insurers providing risk assessment and quality verification

Product Liability Insurance

Our laboratory reports are accepted by product liability insurers as evidence of due diligence in food safety testing and quality control for policy underwriting and claims assessment.

  • Pre-underwriting quality assessment
  • Claims investigation support
  • Risk mitigation documentation

Cargo Insurance

Recognized by marine cargo insurers and freight insurance companies for pre-shipment inspection and quality verification of agricultural commodities and food products.

  • Pre-shipment condition reports
  • Quality deterioration assessment
  • Loss adjustment documentation

Recall Insurance

Provide testing and documentation services for product recall insurance policies, supporting contamination investigations and quality assurance programs.

  • Contamination source tracing
  • Batch testing and verification
  • Crisis management support

Insurance Industry Recognition

HEALTH LAB FOOD collaborates with leading international insurance companies and Lloyd's of London syndicates specializing in food and agricultural insurance. Our reports are trusted for:

Policy underwriting assessments
Premium calculation support
Claims validation testing
Independent third-party verification
Expert witness testimony
Forensic food analysis

Global Insurance Networks

Our laboratory maintains relationships with international insurance associations and is recognized by:

  • International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI)
  • Lloyd's of London approved testing facility
  • International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS)
  • Risk Management Society (RIMS) recognized provider

Insurance Industry References

Lloyd's of London:

www.lloyds.com

IUMI Standards:

www.iumi.com

IAIS Framework:

www.iaisweb.org