Accreditation of AARI Laboratories for ISO-17025:201
The ultimate aim of the Accreditation of AARI Laboratories for ISO 17025:2017 is to perk up the working and services liberation of fibre testing laboratory, biotechnology laboratory, rice technology laboratory, cereal technology laboratory, soil and water testing laboratories and pesticide quality control laboratories. All 22 Laboratories have successfully achieved ISO 17025 accreditation, which demonstrates that Laboratories have qualified staff, precise equipment, adequate quality assurance, accurate recording, reporting and controlled lab environment.
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Detail of these Laboratories are given below:
Agronomic Research Institute, Faisalabad
Introduction
The objective of seed testing is to determine the quality and potential of a seed lot, which can then in turn be used to compare the quality of different seed lots and also estimate field planting values. Therefore, to meet these standards a well-equipped and internationally accredited Seed Testing Laboratory was needed. Therefore, this Lab was got accredited for ISO/IEC 17025:2005 in 2018.
Purpose
ISO 17025 accreditation standard is the symbol of competence and reliability on performed tests for a lab. After getting this standard, Seed Testing Laboratory results are now acceptable worldwide. After scope extension of the lab for other tests, provision of quality seed to the farmers will be ensured.
Place
Plant Physiology Section, Agronomic Research Institute, Faisalabad
Contact Us
Chief Scientist
Agronomic Research Institute,
Faisalabad.
Phone: 041-9201676
Email: darifsd84@gmail.com
Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute, Faisalabad
Introduction
GMO testing lab was developed under a developmental project entitled “Accreditation of AARI labs for ISO-17025”. The objective of this lab is to monitor the unauthorized GM events/crops in the country. GMO testing & detection is done by the isolation of genomic DNA from the targeted samples (leaf & seed). The presence of GM elements in isolated DNA is then verified in PCR using gene specific primers. All the import/export related activities of agriculture products i.e. seeds of different crops, vegetables, fodder etc. are being monitored for the presence of GM elements by GMO testing lab of the institute.
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Purpose
GMO test (leaf/seed) using 35S promoter & NOS terminator.
Place
Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute, Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI), Faisalabad
Contact
Chief Scientist
Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute, AARI, Faisalabad
Mobile: 0333-3654918
Phone: 0419201669
E-mail: abrifsd@gmail.com
Fiber Testing Laboratory, Faisalabad
Introduction
Cotton Research Institute Fiber testing Lab (CRIFT) was established under a developmental project entitled “Accreditation of AARI labs for ISO-17025”. The objective of this lab is to ensure reliable testing of cotton fiber quality. CRIFT has integrated full High Volume Instrument testing for raw cotton to serve the researchers, Importers, exporters, seed companies, banks, cotton purchase companies, spinning mills, public and private research institutes at the cost of Rs. 1000/sample. However, the samples from Research Institute working under Agriculture Department, Government of Punjab will be tested free of cost. The technical parameters include determination of fiber length (mm), strength (g/tex), fineness (micronaire), uniformity, maturity, color and trash.
Purpose
Ensuring the reliable testing of cotton fiber quality by HVI-1000.
Place
Fiber Testing Laboratory,Cotton Research Station, AARI Faisalabad
Contact
Principal Scientist
Cotton Research Station, AARI, Faisalabad.
Mobile: 03346393189
Phone: 041-9201674
E-mail: sarwar87@yahoo.com
Rice Research Institute, Kala Shah Kaku
Introduction
Rice Research Institute, Kala Shah Kaku is one of the oldest and premier agricultural research institutes of the country. Since its inception in 1926, the institute has introduced many world renowned Basmati and non-basmati varieties. Rice Technology Lab of the institute is responsible for rice grain quality analysis. The lab has acquired ISO 17025 accreditation from Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC) for moisture testing since June 2018.
Purpose
ISO 17025 accreditation standard is the symbol of competence and reliability on performed tests for a lab. After getting this standard, Rice Technology Lab results are now acceptable worldwide and especially for economics and trade. After scope extension of the lab for other analytical tests, there will be certainly boost in rice exports.
Place
Rice Research Institute, Kala Shah Kaku, 17 Km G. T. Road, Lahore
Contact Us
Mohsin Ali Raza
Assistant Technologist/ Quality Manager
Rice Research Institute, Kala Shah Kaku
Phone: 042-37951826
Mobile: 0305-9302526
Email: mohsin.aliraza@yahoo.com
Cereal Technology Laboratory, Faisalabad
Introduction
Analytical facility is an integral part of wheat variety development program to provide quick and reliable quality assessment. Although wheat breeders are developing high yield potential varieties but for more nutritive food production, a strong and well equipped analytical backing is required. Application of ISO-17025 International Standard was needed to raise the level of accuracy in laboratory measurements and analysis to ensure reliability, consistency and traceability of resulting data as well as to establish credibility at national & international levels. This Lab got accreditation for ISO/IEC 17025:2005 in 2017 which has earned the confidence and satisfaction of a lot of relevant stakeholders.
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Purpose
- Maintenance of ISO-17025 accreditation by arranging surveillance and re-assessment activities
- Participation in proficiency testing (PT) program for continuous quality improvement
- Enhancing competency and skills of laboratory officers and concerned staff by providing necessary relevant trainings
- To improve the working / analytical services delivery to the stakeholders (Food industry, importers, exporters and farmers etc.) at par with international standards
Place
Cereal Technology Laboratory, Wheat Research Institute, AARI, Jhang Road, Faisalabad.
Contact Us
Muhammad Abdullah
Principal Scientist
Wheat Research Institute, AARI, Faisalabad.
Phone: +92-41-9201684
E-mail: wrifsd@yahoo.com
Soil and Water Testing Laboratory, Faisalabad
Introduction
The Soil & Water Testing Laboratory, Faisalabad (SWTLF) provides laboratory testing services of Soil, Water and Fertilizers. Meaningful laboratory results require careful attention to the condition of sample, date of sample collection, the authority, who collected the sample, the originality of sample, recording physical conditions of sample, coding and testing of samples and report generation. The lab is following the guidelines of international standard ISO 17025:2017 for its testing activities. Different fertilizer products comprising of macronutrients and micronutrients are being analysed under this scope. In addition to these products, soil conditioners e.g. amino acid, humic acid & compost wastes are also the part of the analysis.
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Purpose
Our goal is to provide accurate, precise and timely results with aim of guiding the farmers on balance use of fertilizer, cost economic production of crops, providing recommendations to famers about new innovations in the Agricultural field and providing advisory services to the commercial customers also about their agro based products.
Place
Soil & Water Testing Laboratory, Faisalabad
Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, Jhang Road, Faisalabad
Contact Us
Soil & Water Testing Laboratory, Faisalabad
Phone: 041-9201805
Moblie: 0333-9926636
E-mail: swtl_fasd@yahoo.com
Soil and Water Testing Lab for Research, Bahawalpur
Introduction
Soil and Water testing Laboratory for Research, Bahawalpur was established during the year 1976-77 for the benefits and research activities of this area. This lab is functioning and helping to solve the problems of farmer’s community with respect to their soils and irrigation water. Moreover, this Lab is providing quality fertilizer testing to farmers as part of advisory service and also providing fertilizer testing service under FCO act 1973. The lab staff comprising high qualified staff as of 2 PhDs and 5 MSc (Hons.). In order to make the results more precise and reliable Soil and Water Testing Laboratory for Research, Bahawalpur has been accredited for ISO/IEC 17025 lab in 2018. Recently, Dr. Umair Riaz performing activities of Quality Assurance Officer for ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
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Purpose
Testing of fertilizer samples for quality control containing Ammonical nitrogen, Nitrate nitrogen, Ureac nitrogen, Total nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zn, Cu, Fe, Mn, B, Chelated Zn, Amino acid, Humic acid, CEC and Organic Matter in single/mixed fertilizer liquid and solid along with analysis of soil, water and plants.
Place
Soil and Water Testing Laboratory for Research, Bahawalpur
Inside Regional Agricultural Research Institute, Bahawalpur
Gulberg Road, Near Model Town-A. Bahawalpur
Contact Us
Quality Assurance Officer
Phone: 0622-9255218
Email: agrichemistbwl@gmail.com
Soil and Water Testing Laboratory for Research, Sargodha
Introduction
Soil and Water testing Lab at Sargodha is functioning and helping to solve the problems of farmer’s community with respect to their soils and irrigation water, being used not only for general crops but also for citrus orchards. Moreover, this Lab is providing quality fertilizer testing to farmers as part of advisory service and also providing fertilizer testing service under FCO. In order to make the results more precise and reliable Soil and Water testing Lab, Sargodha has been certified ISO lab in 2018.
Purpose
Testing of fertilizer samples for quality control containing the N, P, K, Zn and B contents provided by the Agriculture Extension Department Government of the Punjab under FCO.
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Place
Soil and Water Testing Lab, Suleman Pura Sargodha
Contact Us
Principal Scientist
Phone: 048-3767639
Moblie: 0333-4991263
Soil and Water Testing Laboratory for Research, Rawalpindi
Introduction
Agriculture sector is the most important part of Pakistan’s economy. It accounts for 21% of the GDP and together with agro-based products fetches 80% of the country’s total exports earnings. More than 48% of the labour force is engaged in this sector. Punjab province holds the largest share in national agricultural production. Agriculture contributes in provision of raw materials to major industries e.g. textile, leather rice processing, edible oil, sugar and various food processing industries. Pakistan’s total export has three fourth share of agriculture and 60% of this share comes from Punjab. The mission of agriculture department is to discover procedures that will increase livestock and crop yields, improve farmland productivity through proper soil and water analysis, reduce loss due to disease and insects, prevention of spurious pesticides and fertilizers etc. ISO/IEC 17025:2005 is internationally recognized standard for the independent accreditation of laboratories. It specifies the requirements to develop management system for quality, administrative and technical operations of laboratories. It covers testing and calibration performed using standard methods, non-standard methods, and laboratory-developed methods. It is applicable to all organizations performing tests and /or calibrations. ISO/IEC 17025:2005 can be applied to all laboratories regardless of the number of personnel or the extent of the scope of testing and/or calibration activities. The international accreditation will enable the laboratories to generate technically valid results that would increase the confidence of farming community in the services of laboratories.
There is no doubt that laboratory plays vital role in determining the nutrient status of a soil and thus recommends the use of proper fertilizer in kind and quantity to boost up the yields of agricultural crops. Although the laboratories possesses basic infrastructure but did not had proper national and international accreditations to demonstrate their technical competence The laboratories are providing better quality analysis services to the farmers/target community at very nominal charges but want to further enhance standard of quality and service delivery.it is, therefore, imperative to upgrade these labs so that it can further improve its testing capability as per international requirement of ISO-17025.
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Purpose
The main purposes are as follows:
- To improve the working and services delivery of Soil & Water Testing Laboratory for Research
- To provide analytical services to the stake holders (fertilizer importers, manufacturers and farmers), at par with international sanders.
- To get ISO 17025 accreditation Soil & Water Testing Laboratory for Research
Place
Soil & Water Testing Laboratory, Data Ganj Baksh Road off Murree Road, Rawalpindi
Contact Us
Scientific Officer
Phone: 051-4251546
Mobile: 0345-5594886
E-mail: agrichemist.rwp@gmail.com
Soil and Water Testing Laboratory, Lahore
Introduction
During the year, activities of staff covered the fields like; 1) research regarding soil fertility monitoring in the rice-wheat cropping system and use of municipal wastes in agriculture by composting; 2) analytical services to field staff of SFRI for the field trials; 3) analytical services to fertilizer industry under FCO for registration and monitoring fertilizer quality being marketed; 4) advisory services to farming community for efficient use of their inputs e.g. soil, water and fertilizer and also providing analytical facilities to other government research institutes and universities. Growth hormones (Mepiquot Chloride) and humic acid analysis facilities were developed – this facility is available to manufacturers as well as to other allied SFRI laboratories. A project for socio-economic development of farming community is also underway by funding from UNDP under title of "Punjab Community Development Project for Rehabilitation of Salt affected and Waterlogged Lands; Bio-Saline II". Soil and water sampling and respective analyses were also carried out for some citrus orchards of Toba Tek Singh area under a PARC scheme. Hectic efforts are being made by all staff to stream line the laboratory under umbrella of ISO-17025 certificate.
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Purpose
To provide advisory service to the farmers and Agri-based institutions for their soil, water and fertilizer resources use, all laboratory staff remained engaged in laboratory and field by furnishing the analysis reports of soil, water and fertilizer samples for economic use of these resources. The followings were the mandates, which were accomplished successfully during the year, 2005-2006.
- Assess the soil salinity / fertility status in command area
- Assess techniques for improvement in soil and fertilizer use for sustainable and economic crop yields
- Suggest measures to farming community for controlling salinity / sodicity menace
- Analyze tube well waters to assess their suitability for irrigation
- Delineate the maps and diagrams on the basis of survey reports and analytical results
- Give guideline for future research on soil fertility / plant nutrition and use of amendments for poverty alleviation to controlling authorities
Place
Soil and Water Testing Laboratory for Research Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore
Contact Us
Chief Scientist
Soil and Water Testing Laboratory for Research Lahore
Phone: 042-99233587
Email: swtl_lhr@yahoo.com
Soil and Water Testing Laboratory, Multan
Introduction
The Soil & Water Testing Laboratory, MULTAN (SWTLM) provides laboratory testing services of Soil, Water, Plant Tissue and Fertilizers. Meaningful laboratory results require careful attention to the condition of sample, date of sample collection, the authority who collected the sample, the originality of sample, recording physical conditions of sample, coding and testing of samples and report generation. The lab is following guidelines of international standard ISO 17025:2017 for its testing activities. This laboratory is providing testing services to the most important agricultural hub of the country which has a repute of producing delicious mango and high quality cotton. Farmers of this area as well as agrochemical industry is benefitting from the services of the lab.
Our goal is to provide accurate, precise and timely results with aim of guiding the farmers on balance use of fertilizer, cost economic production of crops, detection and correction of saline, Sodic and saline Sodic soils, advising famers/grower about new innovations in the field and providing advisory services to the commercial customers about their products. Testing of quality control fertilizer to ensure the manufacturing ability and sample quality of stakeholders helping to minimize the use of fake/ spurious/ adulterated fertilizers in Punjab for better society and reduce the financial and yield loss of farmer and country is also a main duty of SWTLM.
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Purpose
This laboratory was constituted to provide advisory services to farmers regarding testing of soil and water samples of farmers. Plant tissue samples are also tested in the lab, but mostly for research purposes as samples of research trials from field wing of Soil Fertility Research Institute are analyzed. Fertilizer testing is another aspect of testing services of this lab. Agrochemical industry as well as Fertilizer Inspectors of Agriculture Extension Department are the main clients of this lab for fertilizer analysis.
Place
Soil & Water Testing Laboratory for Research, Govt. Agricultural Farm, Old Shujabad Road, Multan.
Contact Us
Fayyaz Ahmed Tahir
Phone: 061-4423568
Email: swt_mltn@yahoo.com
Soil and Water Testing Laboratory, Gujranwala
The Soil & Water Testing Laboratory, Gujranwala provides laboratory testing services of Soil, Water, Plant Tissue and Fertilizers. The lab is following guidelines of international standard ISO 17025:2017 for its testing activities. This manual is designed in compliance with this international standard. Our goal is to provide accurate, precise and timely results with aim of guiding the farmers on balance use of fertilizer, cost economic production of crops, detection and correction of saline, SF and saline SF soils, advising famers/grower about new innovations in the field and providing advisory services to the commercial customers about their products. Testing of quality control fertilizer to ensure the manufacturing ability and sample quality of stake holders helping to minimize the use of fake/ spurious/ adulterated fertilizers in Punjab for better society and reduce the financial and yield loss of farmer and country is also a main duty of SWTL Gujranwala.
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Mission
To provide soil, water and fertilizer analysis facilities to the farmer community.
Objectives
- To assess the fertility status of soils in the tract with the help of suitable laboratory techniques
- To suggest measure for the economic crop production through soil testing advisory service
- To control the salinity and alkalinity menace where ever it threatens good crop production by the use of amendments in quantities needed for reclamation
- To survey the status of micro elements and explore measures to cope with their deficiency or toxicity
- To analyze water for its suitability for irrigation purpose
- To analyze fertilizer and gypsum samples for their purity
Research Activities
Advisory Services
- Site specific fertilizer/amendments recommendations
- Reclamation of problem soils
- Monitoring quality inputs
- Improving (FUE) and Productivity through (IPNS)
- Accessing water quality and nutrient status for advisory services to farmers
Anti-adulteration Campaign under Fertilizer Control Order, 1973
- Analysis of sample in the labs collected by the DOA / DDOA Agri. (Extension)
- Analysis of samples in compliance with re-analysis directions of Additional Secretary (TF) in appeal cases
Contact Us
Principal Scientist
Phone:. 055-9200216 / 0346-7799759
Email: agrichemistgwl@hotmail.com
Address: Soil and Water Testing Lab for Research,
Opposite Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park, Gujranwala
Soil and Water Testing Laboratory, D.G.Khan
Introduction
The Soil & Water Testing Laboratory, Dera Ghazi Khan (SWT-DGK) provides laboratory testing services of Soil, Water, Plant Tissue and Fertilizers. Meaningful laboratory results require careful attention to the condition of sample, date of sample collection, the authority, who collected the sample, the originality of sample, recording physical conditions of sample, coding and testing of samples and report generation. The lab is following guidelines of international standard ISO 17025:2017 for its testing activities. This manual is designed in compliance with this international standard. Our goal is to provide accurate, precise and timely results with aim of guiding the farmers on balance use of fertilizer, cost economic production of crops, detection and correction of saline, SF and saline SF soils, advising famers/grower about new innovations in the field and providing advisory services to the commercial customers about their products. Testing of quality control fertilizer to ensure the manufacturing ability and sample quality of stake holders helping to minimize the use of fake/ spurious/ adulterated fertilizers in Punjab for better society and reduce the financial and yield loss of farmer and country is also a main duty of SWT-DGK.
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Purpose
Testing of fertilizer samples for quality control containing the N, P, K B, O.M solid, CEC, H.A. (L & S), A.A. (L& S), Phosphate fertilizer (L & S), Phosphate fertilizer mixed (L & S), Potassium fertilizer (L &S), Potassium fertilizer mixed (L &S), Nitrogen fertilizers (L &S), Nitrogen fertilizers mixed (L & S), Boron (L), Boron mixed micro-nutrient ( L &S), Ch. Zn (L & S), Ch. Zn micro nutrients (L & S), Ch. Zn mixed fertilizer (L), Zn fertilizer (L & S), Zn fertilizer mixed (L & S), Fe fertilizer (L & S), Fe fertilizer mixed (L & S), Cu fertilizer (L & S), Cu fertilizer mixed (L & S), Mn fertilizer (L & S) and Mn fertilizer mixed (L & S) contents provided by the Agriculture Extension Department Government of the Punjab under FCO in the Districts of D.G.Khan Division.
Place
Soil & Water Testing Laboratory for Research, Central Jail Road near Dar-ul-Aman Dera Ghazi Khan.
Contact Us
Dr. Rehmatullah
Phone: 064-2468222
E-mail: swtldgkhan@gmail.com
Provincial Reference Fertilizer Testing Laboratory, Raiwindi
Introduction
The Provincial Reference Fertilizer Testing Laboratory (PRFTL) was established to provide laboratory testing services of fertilizers samples. This Lab provides the facility for re-analysis of disputed samples, analysis/ pre-evaluation of fertilizer samples before registration of the product to check manufacture ability and quality of the product before manufacturer/ importer’s registration for its sale within the administrative boundaries of Punjab. For quality services to the customers, PRFTL re-analyses the (30% or as per directions of the competent authority) samples analyzed by the each regulatory divisional lab. The lab is following guidelines of international standard ISO 17025:2005 for its testing activities. Our goal is to provide accurate, precise and timely results with aim of making availability of quality fertilizers to farmers and to ensure the manufacturing ability and sample quality of stakeholders helping to minimize the use of fake/ spurious/ adulterated fertilizers in Punjab for better society and reduce the financial and yield loss of farmer and country.
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Purpose
- Impartial analysis of 2nd portion of disputed fertilizer samples to meet the requirement of FCO 1973 under 18th amendments
- Re-analysis of 2nd portion of 30 % fit samples to monitor the quality of regulatory labs
- Fertilizer analysis for registration of new products /renewal of the license already issued for sale of existing amendment
- Standardization and validation of different standard test method /new techniques for fertilizer, organic compound and enzymes testing
- Analysis of raw material for their nutrient content
- Arrangement of inter lab comparison to check the accuracy of lab for quality control
Place
Provincial Reference Fertilizer Testing Lab, Near Women Degree College, Raiwind, Lahore
Contact Us
Dr. Ijaz Mehboob
Principal Scientist
Phone: 042-35394499
Mobile: 0315-4174033
E-mail: reference_lab@yahoo.com
Soil Chemistry Section, ISCES, AARI, Faisalabad
Introduction
Soil Chemistry Laboratory, Institute of Soil Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, AARI, Faisalabad got International Accreditation for ISO/IEC-17025:2017 regarding testing activities from Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC) Islamabad, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Pakistan.
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Purpose
Testing: Analysis of heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Ni) in Plant samples
Place
Soil Chemistry Section, ISCES, Auyb Agricultural Research Institute, Jhang Road Faisalabad
Contact Us
Chief Scientist
Soil Chemistry Section, ISCES, AARI, Faisalabad
Phone: 041-9200745
Mobile: 0321-6616770
E-mail: soilchem1907@yahoo.com
Biofertilizer Testing Laboratory, Soil Bacteriology Section, Agri. Biotech. Research Institute, AARI Faisalabad
Introduction
Soil Bacteriology Lab is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited Lab (PNAC certified Lab No. 202), functioning as Biofertilizer/Bio-stimulants testing Lab for quality control under FCO, 1973 and also performing as regulatory Lab for the newly introduced products for registration. Soil Bacteriology Section provides accurate, precise and timely results with aim of making availability of quality biofertilizers / bio-stimulants to farmers ultimately target to minimize the use of fake/ spurious/ adulterated biofertilizer and biostimulant samples in the Punjab. Biofertilizer Testing Laboratory is committed to provide quality analysis of biofertilizer and biostimulant samples to its customers with integrity, reliability, accuracy, precision and timeliness of reports to achieve customers’ satisfaction. This lab is also engaged in Research Work on beneficial microbes, their isolation, characterization and identification of microbes used for crop production.
Purpose
- Implementation the Laboratory Management System (LMS) regarding ISO/IEC 17025:2017 after accreditation with full spirit. The BTL-FSD have successfully achieved Surveillance Assessment by PNAC, Islamabad
- Participation in training for capacity building organized by renowned organization for enhancing the competence of lab staff
- Participation in Inter Lab Comparison (ILC) and Proficiency Testing (PT)
- Maintain an effective quality assurance management system through integrity, impartiality, confidentiality and consistency meeting the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- Research on symbiotic N2 Fixation, isolation and selection of efficient strains of bacteria (Rhizobium species)
- Study of PGPR-crop (plant-microbe) associations in non-legumes
- Investigation about integrated plant nutrient management (IPNM) system
- Evaluation of soil environment and microbial activity relationship
- Development and delivery of crop specific microbial inoculants
- Dissemination of technology through mass media to farmers
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Place
Soil Bacteriology Section, Agri. Biotech. Research Institute, AARI Faisalabad.
Contact Us
Principal Scientist
E-mail: sbaaarifsd@gmail.com
Phone: 041-9201807
Pesticides Quality Control Laboratory, Faisalabad
Introduction
The Pesticide Quality Control Laboratory Faisalabad (PQCLF) provides pesticides quality testing service. The laboratory only performs examination over primary evidence samples. Pesticide Quality Control Laboratory Faisalabad (PQCLF) is established at District Faisalabad, providing pesticides quality testing services since 1971. The laboratory is equipped with good quality resources to provide services to its customers. PQCLF is improving its quality day by day and it has established its Quality Management System following the guide lines provided by international standard ISO 17025:2017, standard specifically designed for laboratories and specifies requirements for quality and competence particular to laboratories.
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Purpose
- Testing of pesticides formulation samples for quality control in the province of Punjab from the District Faisalabad, Jhang, Chiniot, Toba Tek Singh, Sahiwal, Okara, Pakpattan, Sargodha Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum , khushab, Mianwali , Chakwal and Bhakkar
- Providing pesticide analytical services to the purchase of pesticides
- Conducting research related to the use of pesticide and quality related issues
Place
Auyb Agricultural Research Institute, Jhang Road Faisalabad
Contact
Principal Scientist
Phone: 041-9200813
Mobile: 0300-6968910
E-mail: acpesticides@gmail.com
Pesticides Quality Control Laboratory, Kala Shah Kaku
Introduction
The Pesticide Quality Control Laboratory Kala Shah Kaku (PQCL-KSK) provides laboratory testing regulatory services of pesticides (fungicides/ insecticides/ herbicides) under section 17 of APO 1971 within the administrative boundaries of Punjab. This Lab also provides the facility for analysis of pesticide samples under section 20 of APO 1971Meaningful laboratory results require careful attention to the condition of sample, date of sample collection, authority who collected the sample, the originality of sample, recording physical conditions of sample, coding and testing of samples and report generation. The lab is following guidelines of international standard ISO 17025:2017 for its testing activities. Our goal is to provide accurate, precise and timely results with aim of making availability of quality pesticides to farmers and to ensure the manufacturing ability and sample quality of stakeholders helping to minimise the use of fake pesticides in Punjab for better society and reduce the financial and yield loss of farmer and country. PQCL-KSK is committed to meet the requirements of ISO 17025:2017, Development and Implementation of Quality Management System.
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Purpose
Management team of PQCL-KSK and all its employees are committed to maintain quality of laboratory services and ensure that its services fully meet the requirements of customers at all time. PQCL-KSK management will maintain a quality management system to meet the requirements of international standard for laboratories ISO 17025:2005 to achieve high level of customer satisfaction. The quality policy of PQCL-KSK is based on 3 fundamental principles:
- Ensuring that we fully identify and conform to the needs of our customers
- Looking at our service provision processes, identifying the potential for errors and taking the necessary action to eliminate them
- Everyone understanding how to do their job and doing it right first time
Place
Pesticides Quality Control Laboratory, G T Road, Kalashah Kaku
Contact Us
Principal Scientist
Pesticide Quality Control Laboratory, Kala Shah Kaku
Phone:0301-7173695
Email:pqcksk@gmail.com
Pesticides Quality Control Laboratory, Bhawalpur
Introduction
The Pesticide Quality Control Laboratory Bahawalpur provides pesticides quality testing service. The laboratory only performs examination over primary evidence samples. Pesticide Quality Control Laboratory Bahawalpur is established at Bahawalpur, providing pesticides quality testing services since 2008. The laboratory is equipped with good quality resources to provide services to its customers. PQCL,Bahawalpur is improving its quality day by day and it has established its Quality Management System following the guide lines provided by international standard ISO 17025:2017, standard specifically designed for laboratories and specifies requirements for quality and competence particular to laboratories.
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Purpose
Testing
- Five pesticide formulations i.e. Fipronil, Carbosulfan, Bifenthrin, Metolachlor and Metalaxyl
- Testing of pesticides formulation samples for quality control in the province of Punjab from the District Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, R.Y.Khan and Lodhran
- Providing pesticide analytical services to the purchase of pesticides
- Conducting research related to the use of pesticide and quality related issues
Place
Pesticide Quality Control Laboratory, Gulberg Road Model Town-A, Bahawalpur
Contact Us
Principal Scientist
Pesticide Quality Control Laboratory, Bahawalpur
Phone:062-9255278
Email:acpqclbwp@yahoo.com
Pesticides Quality Control Laboratory, Multan
Introduction
Pesticide Quality Control Laboratory Multan was established in 1983. It covers two divisions (Multan and D. G. Khan) for the receiving and analyses of pesticide samples. Provide services to the farmers, formulators for quality control of pesticides. The laboratory assures the accuracies and precision of the laboratory results so that the results may reliable, interpretable, repeatable and defensible. The PQC Multan has established and maintained national and International recognition through compatibility with the requirements of relevant standards.
Purpose
Testing
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Materials/Products tested |
Testing field (e.g. environmental testing or mechanical testing) |
Types of test/ Properties measured |
Reference to standardized method (e.g. ISO 14577-1:2003)/ Internal method reference |
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Pesticides Formulation/ Acetamiprid |
Pesticide quality control Laboratory, Multan. |
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/ Concentration |
CIPAC Method 2005, Volume L Method No. 649 pp. 4-15 |
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Pesticides Formulation/ Bifenthrin |
Pesticide quality control Laboratory, Multan. |
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/ Concentration |
Method provided by National Laboratory Association South Africa. |
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Pesticides Formulation/ Lufenuron |
Pesticide quality control Laboratory, Multan. |
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/ Concentration |
CIPAC Hand Book Volume M.2009. method No.704 W Dobrat and A Martin. |
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Pesticides Formulation/ Pendimethalin |
Pesticide quality control Laboratory, Multan. |
Gas Chromatography/ Concentration |
Pesticide Laboratory manual company Method FMC, United pp. 27-34. |
Place
Pesticide Quality Control Laboratory, Govt: Agricultural Farm, Old Shujabad Road, Multan-Pakistan
Contact Us
Dr. Muhammad Nasim
Chief Scientist
Phone: 061-9200321
Mobile: 0331-2265777
Pesticides Residues Laboratory, Kala Shah Kaku
Introduction
Use of pesticides in the country has been increased tremendously in the last decade. The consumption of pesticide in Punjab is more than 75% of the total consumption in the country, which has gone up to about 80 thousand metric tons annually. The carryover of pesticide in food crops, fruit and vegetables has emerged as life threatening issue due to injudicious use of pesticides. No pertinent data is available on the current situation of our natural resources and food contamination because no institution/organization at the provincial level is working on the researchable issue of pesticide residue effect. Pesticide residue study is a necessary part of information for achieving adequate risk assessment that is concerned primarily with human safety. For this reason studies of pesticide residue are centered round food crops and residue in food stuffs around the Punjab. Pesticide Residue assessment from all the commodities across the Punjab is necessary for the healthy food chain and the safe Environment. Pesticide residues have been detected in fruit, vegetables and cereals. The levels of these residues in foods are often stipulated by regulatory bodies in many countries. Government of Punjab also intends to address this very issue of food safety. Pesticide Residue Laboratory, Kala Shah Kaku, is the only laboratory in the provincial setup working on this very significant issue of food safety.
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Purpose
To assess pesticide residues in food, fruit, vegetables and other agricultural commodities and to provide pesticide residue assessment service to meet the WTO and international quality standards for export of food commodities.
Place
Near Toll Plaza Motorway, Kala Shah Kaku, Tehsil Ferozwala, District Sheikhupura
Contact
Dr. Abdullah Niaz
Principal Scientist
Pesticide Residue Laboratory
Phone:0301-7173695
Phone: 042-37951857
E-mail: prlabksk@gmail.com
Pesticides Reference Laboratory, Kala Shah Kaku
Introduction
The Provincial Pesticide Reference Laboratory, Kala Shah Kaku performs reanalysis of Appeal/Disputed Pesticide samples after approval from Worthy Additional Secretary (Task Force) Agriculture Department, Government of the Punjab. Basically four different techniques are used for reanalysis of the Pesticide Samples like HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography), GC (Gas Chromatography), Chemical tests (UV-Visible Spectrophotometer & Assemblies) & Physical Tests. The Provincial Pesticide Reference Laboratory Kala Shah Kaku (PPRL-KSK) is an accredited lab for ISO 17025:2017 Standard. The laboratory achieved its accreditation from Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC) in 2018.
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Detail of these Laboratories are given below:
Purpose
To resolve the issue related to the quality control of pesticide samples and effectively contribute in pesticide anti adulteration campaign in Punjab
Contact Us
Dr. Abdullah Niaz
Principal Scientist
Provincial Pesticide Reference Laboratory, Kala Shah Kaku
Phone:0301-7173695
E-mail: acpprl.ksk@gmail.com