Maeil Dairies Obtains KOLAS Accreditation as an Official Testing Laboratory

Shin Geun-ho, Deputy Director of Maeil Dairies Central Research Institute (left), and Lim Geun-saeng, Head of Quality Safety Headquarters (right), are holding up the certificate at the KOLAS accredited testing laboratory plaque ceremony. Photo by Maeil Dairies

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-yoon] Maeil Dairies announced on the 29th that it has obtained accreditation as an authorized testing institution from the Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (KOLAS) under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy's National Institute of Technology and Standards, and held a plaque ceremony.

The plaque ceremony took place the previous day at the Central Research Institute of the Pyeongtaek Plant. The accreditation areas for the authorized testing institution include chemical testing and biological testing, officially recognizing Maeil Dairies' quality system and technical capabilities.

The international accreditation as an authorized testing institution is valid until 2026. Maeil Dairies' accredited test reports will have internationally equivalent validity for overseas countries participating in the mutual recognition agreement of international testing institution accreditation bodies.

A Maeil Dairies official stated, "This certification is highly significant as it strengthens external quality trust in Maeil Dairies products and secures international testing technology capabilities and competitiveness," adding, "Going forward, based on excellent products, we will enhance competitiveness both domestically and overseas and realize customer satisfaction."

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