TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Introduction
Technical Advisory Committees (TAC’s) have been
set up as per Section 7 of the MAURITAS Act 1998. Three (3) main committees
have been constituted for the following:
• General/Chemical Testing
• Medical Testing
• Certification Body
Objectives
The objectives of the TAC are to
i. prepare guidelines for the interpretation of ISO/IEC
17025 for the general/chemical testing sector, ISO 15189 for the medical
test and ISO/IEC 17021 for certification sector;
ii. take cognizance of technical criteria established
in other countries in the fields of general/chemical, medical testing
and certification; and
iii. consult other stakeholders as and when required.
Output
A three-year work programme has been drafted for each
committee and meetings are on-going.
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