According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, the laboratories can now use the ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation) emblem, which symbolizes high quality and unites more than 43,000 laboratories in 70 countries.
As emphasized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, the results of air, water, and soil studies conducted in cities such as Osh, Batken, and Jalal-Abad now have legal validity on the international stage, making it impossible to challenge the accuracy of these measurements in international arbitration.
The accreditation indicates that the equipment, research methods, and qualifications of specialists from Kyrgyzstan meet global standards similar to those applied in Europe and Japan.
With the receipt of ILAC accreditation, the ministry can now act as an independent and authoritative expert in disputes related to transboundary issues and large industrial projects.
The statement notes: “The transition of regional laboratories to the ISO 17025 standard level is our response to society's demands for quality and professional monitoring. Environmental control in the southern regions now represents not just oversight, but a high-tech expertise that has gained international recognition.”
