Sub-programs
Mineral Analysis Testing
We offer this program specialty area under our internationally-recognized Testing and Calibration Laboratories Accreditation Program, which is based on SCC Requirements and Guidance for the Accreditation of Mineral Analysis Testing Laboratories and ISO/IEC 17025, the international standard for testing and calibration laboratories. The management system requirements in this standard meet the principles of, and are aligned with ISO 9001, the most widely used quality management system standard.
The program formally recognizes the competence of laboratories providing a range of testing services related to mineral testing associated with the measurement of all media used in mining exploration and processing. This includes sediments, rocks, ores, metal products, tailings, other mineral samples, water and vegetation.
SCC accreditation serves as a cornerstone for testing laboratories, instilling confidence in their service delivery and fostering customer trust. By securing independent, third-party, and credible test results, laboratories strengthen their industry reputation. Accreditation is widely recognized as a reliable indicator of technical competence, prompting industries to routinely seek accreditation for their laboratory service providers.
We are signatories to the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) for this program programs. This means that testing by SCC-accredited laboratories is widely accepted internationally.
Accreditation documents and resources
Bulletins (technical updates)
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Steps to accreditation
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Training
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