The Testing Centre is based in the harbour town of Walvis Bay and provides Chemical and Microbiological testing services in accordance with recognised national and international standards. The Testing Centre is utilised for its expertise in delivering analytical testing services for a wide range of sample types consisting of food, water (including potable water, seawater and effluent/ wastewater) and environmental surveillance samples (such as hygiene swabs and air quality) to various economic sectors including such as the fishing, agronomic, hospitality, and manufacturing industries, water bottling companies and local authorities to ensure accuracy, reliability, and confidence in test results.
The Testing Centre is accredited by the Southern African Development Community Accreditation Services (SADCAS) to the international standard ISO/IEC 17025 (facility number TL0199 for TEST-1 0020 & TEST-5 0048). The Testing Centre upholds accreditation since May 2011. The standard ISO/IEC 17025 outlines the general competency requirements for testing and calibration laboratories and forms the basis of the well-documented Quality Management System (QMS) of the Testing Centre. The QMS is supported by the Testing Centre Quality Policy Statement stating that it is committed to consistently provide accurate and timely results to customers.
FAQ
How can i submit samples?
Guidance on sample submission for microbiological and chemical analysis can be assessed under Testing services tool box, then General forms, then Sample submission logistical arrangements.
What should i test for?
- Customers are guided to review relevant regulations, compulsory standards, standards and/or customer requirements for the target products.
- Relevant standards can be accessed under the Standards catalogue
What is the turnaround time for Testing Services?
Information on service turnaround time can be assessed under Testing services tool box, then General information, then Testing Centre Turnaround time.
When do companies request for Microbiological testing?
Most companies conduct microbiological testing before releasing their products to the market as part of their quality control processes. Others perform routine testing during production to verify batches, investigate quality concerns, or obtain export certification. Proactive testing is necessary to helps identify and resolve issues early, preventing larger problems later.