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NO LATLAB
Reg. no. 000801010
Akademijas laukums 1, Riga,
phone/ fax + 371 7212807
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Necessity in partnership of testing laboratories was initiated by orientation of
the State economy to the European standards of quality assurance. Assessment of
quality characteristics by measuring, testing, calibration and other relevant
procedures carried out in testing and calibration laboratories is one of the
constituents of the quality assurance infrastructure. The main objectives of the
Association are as follows:
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Formulation and expression the opinion of Latvian testing
laboratories regarding setting up conformity assessment infrastructure and
procedures in conformity with European standards and EC directives;
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Promotion of restructuring of testing laboratories in
accordance with Latvian and European standards;
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Representation the State in European and International
organisations of the profile;
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Contribution to drafting legislative acts, development of
national standards and technical guidelines;
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Cooperation with other professional associations;
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Implementation of awareness programmes, organization of
workshops, exhibitions and exchange of experience among members of the
Association and other organisations.
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To support
LATLAB members to implement relevant Latvian and European standards;
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To present
methodical assistance (workshops, training, consultancy) in technical,
regulatory and quality matters, particularly on the following subjects:
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Advancement of competence;
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Implementation and improvement of quality management system;
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Validation of testing methods;
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Assessment of measurement uncertainties;
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Improvement
of metrology characteristics;
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Organisation of inter laboratory comparison tests.
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To prepare
laboratories for official recognition of their competence - accreditation or
equivalent procedures;
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To introduce up
to date techniques and facilities of information technology;
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To enhance
research and development of testing methods and instrumentation;
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To carry out
regular information exchange with EUROLAB management and secretariat.
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