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This research aims to evaluate the impact of SAAC accreditation on laboratory performance in Saudi Arabia.

December 12, 2025Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Impact of SAAC accreditation on laboratories in Saudi Arabia according to ISO/IEC 17025:2017

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Evaluation shows significant reduction in nonconformities in laboratories, indicating improved quality and compliance after saac accreditation.

This research aims to evaluate the impact of SAAC accreditation on laboratory performance in Saudi Arabia.
Analyzed nonconformities in 44 laboratories, including 7 calibration and 37 testing laboratories.
Compared nonconformities from initial assessments with those from periodic assessments.
Applied statistical analysis like descriptive statistics and paired t tests.
Calibration laboratories showed a 46% reduction in nonconformities post-accreditation.
Testing laboratories experienced a 41% reduction in nonconformities post-accreditation.
Results indicate that SAAC accreditation enhances laboratory quality and compliance.

Alomair et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Evaluation shows significant reduction in nonconformities in laboratories, indicating improved quality and compliance after saac accreditation.