Capacity-building programs for quality systems, technical competence, and accreditation readiness
The Zambia National Laboratory Association (ZNLA) provides services that strengthen laboratory competence, quality management, and accreditation readiness for laboratories, professionals, and stakeholders across Zambia and the region.
Access regional and international PT/ILC schemes that help laboratories evaluate technical performance, spot improvement areas, support accreditation, and build confidence in test and calibration results.
Targeted programs covering ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 15189, QMS, risk-based thinking, measurement uncertainty, procedure writing, and internal auditing to elevate technical competence.
Quality system documentation reviews, third-party gap analysis/pre-assessment audits, internal audits, accreditation coaching, and tailored mentoring aligned to each laboratory’s journey.
Interpretation of accreditation requirements, implementation guidance, readiness assessments, and support resolving non-conformities to move laboratories toward sustainable national and international accreditations.
Technical forums, AGMs, symposia, workshops, and regional collaborations that promote knowledge sharing and harmonized laboratory practice.
Access to guidelines, QMS templates, accreditation references, research papers, and technical publications (some resources may be restricted to members).
Testing & calibration labs, medical & diagnostic labs, research institutions, inspection bodies, lab professionals, and suppliers/service providers can all tap into ZNLA’s services.
Strengthen your laboratory competence and quality systems by partnering with ZNLA for PT, training, consultancy, and professional support. Explore our programs, register for training, or contact us for consultancy.