WUC disputes SADCAS' disqualification claims
Monday, October 22, 2018
According to the Corporation, the Mmamashia Laboratory has been accredited since 2013, to the ISO/IEC 17025 Standard - General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, an international reference for testing and calibration laboratories wanting to demonstrate their capacity to deliver reliable and credible results.
“Following accreditation, SADCAS checks continuing compliance with accreditation requirements by carrying out annual surveillance audits to the laboratory,” the Corporation said.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...