Hari Shankar Singhania Elastomer and Tyre Research Institute (HASETRI) became the world’s first accredited Proficiency Testing Provider (PTP) for Rolling Resistance Tests by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL).
The unique certification is awarded according to ISO 17043:2010 standards for the testing of three key categories that is C1 (passenger car tyres), C2 (light truck tyres), and C3 (heavy truck tyres).
The recognition is based on the evaluations of various parameters underchemical and mechanical sub-disciplines at HASETRI. The certification, valid from November 30th, 2023, to November 29th, 2025, positions HASETRI at the forefront of proficiency testing power.
'HASETRI's success in garnering accreditation as a proficiency test provider is a testament to our continuous pursuit of quality and innovation. The recognition is a strong reflection of our laboratory and our team’s commitment towards developing world class standards in areas of overall personnel competency and allows for peer group comparisons of test results,” said Dr Raghupati Singhania, President of HASETRI.
The accreditation services for proficiency testing providers (PTP) is awarded in a range of disciplines, including testing, calibration, medical and inspection. The process involves a formal recognition of technical proficiency for specific tests or measurements, with evaluations conducted by external parties in adherence to international standards. It is one of the evaluationtools for national accreditation bodies to judge the competence of the laboratory under accreditation.HASETRI is an independent research and testing laboratory in India located at Mysuru, Karnataka, and is recognised as a scientific industrial research organisation (SIRO) under Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. It is an accredited laboratory as per ISO/IEC17025:2017 standard for chemical, mechanical testing of rubber and rubber products.
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