Mapping of Testing and Calibration Laboratories - TRTA Pakistan
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Trade Related Technical Assistance<br />
(<strong>TRTA</strong> II) Programme<br />
<strong>Mapping</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Testing</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Calibration</strong> <strong>Laboratories</strong><br />
United Nations<br />
Industrial Development Organization<br />
The <strong>TRTA</strong> programme is funded by the European Union
Foreword<br />
Economic Growth<br />
through International Trade<br />
Globalization has become a driving force for change in<br />
economic arena <strong>and</strong> provides at the same time the<br />
opportunities for <strong>Pakistan</strong> to increase market access in<br />
international trade. This can only be achieved if <strong>Pakistan</strong>i<br />
products meet the requirements <strong>of</strong> global trading system<br />
governed by WTO regulations. In order to meet this<br />
challenge, there is the need to increase quality<br />
competitiveness <strong>and</strong> build capabilities for efficient trade<br />
integration.<br />
The <strong>TRTA</strong> II Programme will contribute towards increased<br />
production in selected agro-based <strong>and</strong> industrial sectors <strong>and</strong><br />
assist in bringing <strong>Pakistan</strong> SMEs into global supply chains,<br />
improving quality <strong>of</strong> production, processes, <strong>and</strong> products,<br />
development <strong>of</strong> credible conformity assessment<br />
infrastructure <strong>and</strong> increased inflow <strong>of</strong> productive foreign<br />
investment through improved protection <strong>of</strong> intellectual<br />
property rights.<br />
The three components <strong>of</strong> the programme are:<br />
Component 1 aims at building capacity to formulate<br />
trade policies <strong>and</strong> to proactively participate in trade<br />
negotiations <strong>and</strong> at enhancing active engagement <strong>of</strong> the<br />
private sector in these processes.<br />
Component 2 proposes to strengthen the quality <strong>and</strong><br />
conformity assessment infrastructure with focus on selected<br />
export supply chains (fisheries, horticulture <strong>and</strong> industrial<br />
products) to meet international st<strong>and</strong>ards <strong>and</strong> compliance<br />
requirements.<br />
Component 3 intends to strengthen the Intellectual<br />
Property Rights (IPRs) regime in <strong>Pakistan</strong> <strong>and</strong> improve the<br />
role <strong>of</strong> IPRs in enhancing the business <strong>and</strong> investment climate<br />
in the country.
The <strong>TRTA</strong> II programme is funded by the European<br />
Commission (EC) <strong>and</strong> its objective is to support sustainable<br />
development <strong>and</strong> poverty reduction in <strong>Pakistan</strong>. The overall<br />
programme purpose is to support the economic integration <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Pakistan</strong> into the global <strong>and</strong> regional economy <strong>and</strong> to<br />
stimulate economic growth, increase market access <strong>and</strong><br />
employment creation by increasing exports <strong>and</strong> enhancing<br />
the enabling climate for international trade.<br />
Accreditation <strong>of</strong> testing laboratories plays a very vital role in<br />
quality infrastructure. It builds confidence in the work <strong>of</strong><br />
testing laboratories on international level <strong>and</strong> facilitates<br />
recognition <strong>of</strong> test results with global acceptance.<br />
<strong>Testing</strong> <strong>and</strong> calibration laboratories operating in <strong>Pakistan</strong><br />
have been mapped with focus on export supply chain<br />
requirements <strong>and</strong> available testing capabilities.<br />
The mapping survey covered a total <strong>of</strong> 334 testing <strong>and</strong><br />
calibration laboratories consisting <strong>of</strong> 201 quality control labs,<br />
45 R&D labs, 35 academic labs <strong>and</strong> 53 commercial labs. The<br />
analysis provided herewith focuses on the commercial<br />
laboratories <strong>and</strong> includes those accredited under <strong>TRTA</strong> I<br />
programme.<br />
Competitiveness<br />
through Quality<br />
The <strong>Mapping</strong> Activity analyzes existing laboratories<br />
testing capabilities, service provisions, testing parameters,<br />
market/product classification <strong>and</strong> regional distribution.<br />
The survey will help to link market/buyer testing<br />
requirements with available laboratories/facilities in<br />
<strong>Pakistan</strong>. It also identifies the way forward for <strong>TRTA</strong> II<br />
interventions on accreditation <strong>of</strong> laboratories<br />
Laboratory<br />
<strong>Mapping</strong>
Pr<strong>of</strong>iles<br />
Distribution <strong>of</strong> labs on the<br />
basis <strong>of</strong> Ownership<br />
39%<br />
61%<br />
Public Private<br />
Distribution <strong>of</strong> labs<br />
on the basis <strong>of</strong> Activity<br />
16%<br />
13%<br />
QC Lab<br />
R&D Lab<br />
11%<br />
Distribution <strong>of</strong><br />
Labs based on<br />
Sector<br />
Classification<br />
61%<br />
Commercial Lab<br />
Academic Lab<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Labs<br />
80<br />
70<br />
60<br />
50<br />
40<br />
30<br />
20<br />
10<br />
0<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Labs<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Labs<br />
160<br />
140<br />
120<br />
100<br />
80<br />
60<br />
40<br />
20<br />
0<br />
100<br />
90<br />
80<br />
70<br />
60<br />
50<br />
40<br />
30<br />
20<br />
10<br />
Animal Product<br />
Biotechnology<br />
<strong>Calibration</strong><br />
Cement Industry<br />
Engineering<br />
Environment<br />
Fan<br />
Fertilizer<br />
Agriculture<br />
0<br />
Balochistan<br />
<strong>Testing</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Calibration</strong><br />
<strong>Laboratories</strong><br />
Public<br />
Private<br />
Tota l<br />
Khyber<br />
PakhtoonKhaw<br />
Punjab Sindh<br />
Balochistan<br />
Khyber Pakhtunkhaw<br />
Punjab<br />
Sindh<br />
QC Lab R&D Lab Commercial Lab Academic Lab<br />
Food<br />
Geological<br />
Glass & Ceramics<br />
Leather Goods<br />
Metallurgical<br />
Oil & Gas<br />
Pesticides Industry<br />
Pharmaceutical<br />
Soil Sciences<br />
Solar Technologies<br />
Surgical & Cutlery<br />
Textile & Garment
<strong>Laboratories</strong> by Region <strong>and</strong> Sector<br />
Sector Classification Total Labs Balochistan<br />
Region<br />
Agriculture<br />
Animal Products<br />
Biotechnology<br />
<strong>Calibration</strong><br />
Cement<br />
Engineering Sector<br />
Environment<br />
Fan<br />
Fertilizer<br />
Food<br />
Mineral & Geological<br />
Glass & Ceramics<br />
Leather Goods<br />
Metallurgical<br />
Oil & Gas<br />
Pesticides<br />
Pharmaceutical<br />
Soil Sciences<br />
Solar Technology<br />
Surgical<br />
Textile & Garments<br />
Total<br />
30<br />
10<br />
15<br />
12<br />
5<br />
13<br />
9<br />
1<br />
12<br />
42<br />
7<br />
4<br />
1<br />
15<br />
7<br />
12<br />
55<br />
9<br />
2<br />
1<br />
72<br />
334<br />
2<br />
0<br />
0<br />
0<br />
0<br />
0<br />
1<br />
0<br />
0<br />
0<br />
1<br />
0<br />
0<br />
0<br />
0<br />
0<br />
0<br />
0<br />
0<br />
0<br />
0<br />
4<br />
Khyber<br />
Pakhtunkhaw<br />
Region<br />
6<br />
3<br />
0<br />
5<br />
0<br />
3<br />
0<br />
0<br />
0<br />
5<br />
0<br />
0<br />
0<br />
4<br />
0<br />
1<br />
2<br />
1<br />
0<br />
0<br />
0<br />
30<br />
Punjab<br />
Region<br />
15<br />
7<br />
7<br />
4<br />
2<br />
5<br />
3<br />
1<br />
7<br />
15<br />
4<br />
4<br />
0<br />
4<br />
4<br />
8<br />
15<br />
7<br />
1<br />
1<br />
36<br />
150<br />
Sindh<br />
Region<br />
7<br />
0<br />
8<br />
3<br />
3<br />
5<br />
5<br />
0<br />
5<br />
22<br />
2<br />
0<br />
1<br />
7<br />
3<br />
3<br />
38<br />
1<br />
1<br />
0<br />
36<br />
150<br />
List <strong>of</strong> Products whose testing facilities are available in <strong>Pakistan</strong><br />
Fisheries<br />
Electrical<br />
Fruits &<br />
Vegetables<br />
Grains<br />
Textiles<br />
Leather<br />
Water<br />
Dairy<br />
Meat<br />
Sardines, Cod, Anchovy, Tuna, Flounder (Sole), Mullet, Salmon,<br />
Shark, Hilsa, Macherel, Butterfish, Pomfret, Bream, Jewfish, Cat Fish,<br />
Eel, Shrimp (30 species), Prawn, Lobster, Crayfish, Crab (10 species),<br />
Clam, Mussel, Oyster, Scallops, Squid, Octpus, Cuttlefish<br />
Home appliances, Washing machines, Air conditioners, Dishwashers,<br />
Clothes dryer, Freezers, Refrigerators, Stoves, Ovens, Water heaters,<br />
Fans, Cables, Plugs & sockets,<br />
Mango, Apple, Dates, Pine nuts, Oranges, Potato, Onion, Mushroom,<br />
Garlic, Chili, Kino<br />
Rice, Wheat, Maize, Barley, Sorghums, Millets, Oats, Rye, Triticale,<br />
Buckwheat, Fonio, Quinoa<br />
Cotton, Yarn, Fabrics, Garments, Towels, Bed ware, Tents & canvas,<br />
Silk, Wool, Carpets, Rugs<br />
Hides & skins, Wet blue leather, Tanned leather, Leather garments,<br />
Suede, Leather sport goods<br />
Tap water, Bottled water, Water for irrigation, Industrial waste water<br />
Milk, Cream, Butter, Skim milk, Cheese, Whey, Yogurt, Kurnis<br />
Goat, Lamb, Beef, Veal<br />
Sectors &<br />
Regions<br />
EMT Lab - Lahore
Labs Accredited under <strong>TRTA</strong> I<br />
Accredited Labs<br />
Microbiology<br />
Chemical<br />
Textile<br />
Leather<br />
Electrical<br />
ISO/IEC 17025:2005<br />
Microbiology Lab-PCSIR, Lahore<br />
Microbiology Lab-GQTL, NARC, Islamabad<br />
Microbiology Lab-PCSIR, Karachi<br />
Microbiology Lab-GQTL, SARC, Karachi<br />
Microbiology Lab-MFD, Karachi<br />
Microbiology Lab-PCRWR, Islamabad<br />
Microbiology Lab-PSQCA, Karachi<br />
Chemical Lab-GQTL, NARC, Islamabad<br />
Chemical Lab-GQTL, SARC, Karachi<br />
Chemical Lab-MFD, Karachi<br />
Chemical Lab-PCRWR, Islamabad<br />
Textile Lab-PCSIR, Lahore<br />
Textile <strong>Testing</strong> Lab-NTU, Faisalabad<br />
Textile Lab-PCSIR, Karachi<br />
Leather Research Centre-PCSIR, Karachi<br />
Leather Lab-PCSIR, Lahore<br />
Leather <strong>Testing</strong> Lab-LPDI, Sialkot<br />
Electrical <strong>Testing</strong> Lab-PCSIR, Lahore<br />
Textile <strong>Testing</strong> Lab-BVQI, Lahore<br />
Textile <strong>Testing</strong> Lab-Interloop, Faisalabad<br />
Textile <strong>Testing</strong> Lab-Lucky Textile, Karachi<br />
Microbiology Lab-Qarshi <strong>Laboratories</strong>, Hatar<br />
Microbiology Lab-WTO UVAS, Lahore<br />
Microbiology Lab-QC UVAS, Lahore<br />
Accredited<br />
laboratories<br />
ensures that<br />
<strong>Pakistan</strong>i products<br />
exported are safe<br />
for human use <strong>and</strong><br />
conform to<br />
international<br />
st<strong>and</strong>ards.<br />
Conformity assessment testing is essential<br />
requirement to determine product quality,<br />
reliability <strong>and</strong> safety<br />
The following laboratories are accredited by Accreditation<br />
Bodies having MRA signatory status with ILAC <strong>and</strong> APLAC<br />
<strong>Calibration</strong> Services<br />
Metal / Iron / Steel<br />
Cement & Building Material<br />
Clay, Ceramics, Pottery<br />
Cutlery & Surgical<br />
Drug & Pharmaceuticals<br />
Electrical & Electronics<br />
Environmental Tests<br />
Fisheries<br />
Processed Food<br />
Fruits & Vegetable<br />
Geological Material<br />
Sector / Product<br />
Grain Cereals like wheat<br />
Industrial Chemicals<br />
Leather & Spots Goods<br />
Meat<br />
Milk<br />
Petroleum, Oil & Gas<br />
Packing Material<br />
Pesticides<br />
Pigments, Dyes & Textile Chemicals<br />
Raw Cotton & Yarn<br />
Seed & Agriculture<br />
Soil <strong>and</strong> water<br />
Battery <strong>Testing</strong><br />
Textile Products<br />
Vaccine & Vetnary Products<br />
Water & Waste Water<br />
<strong>Testing</strong> Performance <strong>of</strong> <strong>TRTA</strong> Accredited <strong>Laboratories</strong><br />
Laboratory<br />
Scope<br />
Microbiology<br />
Chemical<br />
Textile<br />
Leather<br />
Electrical<br />
Total<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> tests carried out<br />
Year 2006<br />
(before accreditation)<br />
3,062<br />
13,054<br />
185<br />
107<br />
927<br />
17,335<br />
Year 2008<br />
(after accreditation)<br />
21,080<br />
26,621<br />
308<br />
281<br />
1,277<br />
49,567<br />
Income from Tests (Pak Rs.)<br />
Year 2006<br />
(before accreditation)<br />
3,690,090<br />
3,506,765<br />
148,690<br />
75,168<br />
177,050<br />
7,597,763<br />
Year 2008<br />
(after accreditation)<br />
8,350,665<br />
12,253,355<br />
357,600<br />
295,900<br />
288,400<br />
21,545,920
The interventions <strong>of</strong> <strong>TRTA</strong> II<br />
programme will focus on continued<br />
support to the conformity assessment<br />
institutions <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pakistan</strong> (PSQCA,<br />
PNAC, NPSL, PCSIR, etc) with a view<br />
to completing the capacity<br />
development process initiated under<br />
<strong>TRTA</strong> I.<br />
The services <strong>of</strong> these key institutions<br />
are expected to become credible <strong>and</strong><br />
achieve international recognition <strong>and</strong><br />
acceptance with <strong>TRTA</strong> II technical<br />
support.<br />
A group <strong>of</strong> 30 export-oriented laboratories are<br />
targeted for internationally recognized accreditation to<br />
ISO/IEC 17025:2005 within the framework <strong>of</strong> <strong>TRTA</strong> II.<br />
Biology & Microbiology <strong>Testing</strong> Labs<br />
Chemical <strong>Testing</strong> Labs<br />
Seed Certification Labs<br />
Textile <strong>Testing</strong> Labs<br />
Material <strong>Testing</strong> Labs<br />
Electrical <strong>Testing</strong> Labs<br />
Metrology Labs<br />
No.<strong>of</strong> Labs<br />
5<br />
10<br />
2<br />
2<br />
2<br />
3<br />
6<br />
Total 30<br />
The <strong>TRTA</strong> II Programme will also support establishment<br />
<strong>of</strong> a National Pr<strong>of</strong>iciency <strong>Testing</strong> Scheme for<br />
chemical, environment <strong>and</strong> microbiology testing parameters.<br />
Planned<br />
Support
UNIDO <strong>Pakistan</strong><br />
Mr. Zawdu Felleke<br />
Chief Technical Advisor<br />
<strong>TRTA</strong> Programme<br />
7th Floor, Sarena Business Complex<br />
Khayaban-e-Suhrawardy, G-5/I<br />
Islamabad, <strong>Pakistan</strong><br />
Tel (+92) 51 8354810<br />
zfelleke@unido.org.pk<br />
www.unido.org.pk<br />
UNIDO Vienna<br />
Mr. Steffen Kaeser<br />
<strong>TRTA</strong> Programme Manager<br />
Trade Capacity Building Branch<br />
Vienna International Centre<br />
P.O. Box 300 A-1400<br />
Vienna, Austria<br />
Tel (+431) 26026-3826<br />
S.Kaeser@unido.org<br />
www.unido.org<br />
EU Delegation to <strong>Pakistan</strong><br />
Ms. Roshan Ara<br />
Development Advisor<br />
<strong>TRTA</strong> Programme<br />
House No. 9,<br />
388, Sector G-6/3<br />
Islamabad, <strong>Pakistan</strong><br />
Tel (+92) 51 2271828<br />
Roshan.ARA@ec.europa.eu<br />
www.delpak.ec.europa.eu
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