Chongkundang Cheonan Factory Obtains Recognition as an Internationally Accredited Testing Laboratory

Jongkundang recently announced on the 23rd that its Cheonan plant has obtained the 'Internationally Accredited Testing Laboratory (KS Q ISO/IEC 17025)' certification from the Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (KOLAS) under the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Employees of Chong Kun Dang Cheonan Plant are posing for a commemorative photo holding the internationally accredited testing institution certification mark.
[Photo by Chong Kun Dang]

The recognition as an internationally accredited testing laboratory is a system in which an accreditation body that complies with legal or international standards evaluates the quality system and technical competence, officially acknowledging the institution's capability to conduct tests in specific fields.

Jongkundang achieved excellent results in proficiency tests conducted by the UK's national measurement standards institution for chemistry and bio fields, the 'Laboratory of the Government Chemist (LGC)', and the US proficiency certification body NSI, becoming recognized as an internationally accredited testing laboratory in 23 categories?the highest number among domestic pharmaceutical companies.

With this accreditation, Jongkundang has met various international standards including systematic operational systems in quality control, data and information security management, thereby enhancing its expertise and reliability. It also established a foundation to issue credible test reports as an internationally accredited testing laboratory complying with international standard specifications.

A representative from Jongkundang stated, “The recognition as an internationally accredited testing laboratory proves the international production level and expertise of Jongkundang’s Cheonan plant,” adding, “We will continue to supply high-quality pharmaceuticals to the public through global-level quality management.”

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