About Labnetwork

LABNETWORK is a web-based system that provides information on standards and conformity assessment to assist developing countries to quickly become informed about laboratory accreditation. It incorporates a joint program by UNIDO, WAITRO and other global players to address issues of Certified Reference Materials (CRM) and proficiency testing

UNIDO has provided resources for setting up LABNETWORK within the framework of its various regional programs, while WAITRO is identifying organizations that would be willing to participate in the project and commit to hosting and maintaining the system on a rotational basis. For CRMs, a link has been proposed with WAITRO member organizations in India, China and Korea, and a link for proficiency testing with India's National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL).

As trade between countries grows by the day, countries are putting up non-tariff trade barriers to trade, such as quality specifications for imports, that require the testing of products. LABNETWORK will provide information about mandatory tests for exports to different countries, which will be very useful for exporters around the world.