"... any test that is to be carried out in a laboratory shall be carried out in an accredited laboratory approved by the Authority;"
Building Control Regulations (2014)
"As of 31st October 1991, commercially operated engineering test laboratories that are not accredited will not be allowed to carry out any engineering testing for His Majesty's Government projects that are implemented through the Ministry of Development. The private sector is also advised and encouraged to use the services of accredited engineering test laboratories ..."
Directory of Certified Products and Companies and Accredited Laboratories of the Ministry of Development (2008/2019)
Beberapa tujuan dan kepentingan pengiktirafan makmal ujian adalah seperti berikut:
- Perakuan formal;
- Kompetensi teknikal;
- Pematuhan makmal ujian terhadap piawaian (ISO/IEC 17025);
- Meningkatkan keyakinan dan kepercayaan;
- Memenuhi keperluan kualiti; dan sebagainya.
Makmal ujian (industri pembinaan) yang ingin berdaftar di Kementerian Pembangunan hendaklah memenuhi kriteria dan diiktiraf oleh Badan Pengiktirafan yang diperakukan oleh Kementerian Pembangunan.
Borang Pengiktirafan Makmal Ujian Boleh Didapati Di Sini