Hari Shankar Singhania Elastomer and Tyre Research Institute (HASETRI) has recently achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the world’s first accredited Proficiency Testing Provider (PTP) for Rolling Resistance Tests. This prestigious recognition has been granted by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), and marks a significant development in the field of testing and calibration.
Under the ISO 17043:2010 standards, HASETRI has been certified for its exceptional testing capabilities in three key categories: C1 (passenger car tyres), C2 (light truck tyres), and C3 (heavy truck tyres). This accreditation is a testament to HASETRI’s commitment to quality and innovation in the pursuit of developing world-class standards.
Dr Raghupati Singhania, President of HASETRI, expressed his pride in this achievement, stating, “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.”
Accreditation as a proficiency testing provider is a rigorous process that involves formal recognition of technical proficiency for specific tests or measurements. External evaluations are conducted in adherence to international standards, enabling national accreditation bodies to assess the competence of the laboratory under accreditation. HASETRI’s accreditation serves as a testament to their expertise and reliability in the industry.
HASETRI, an independent research and testing laboratory located in Mysuru, Karnataka, India, has long been recognized as a scientific industrial research organization (SIRO) under the Department of Science and Technology. Their accreditation as per ISO/IEC17025:2017 standard further reinforces their position as a leading laboratory for the chemical and mechanical testing of rubber and rubber products.
With this recent accomplishment, HASETRI has set a new benchmark in the field of testing and calibration. Their commitment to quality and continuous innovation ensures that they remain at the forefront of proficiency testing power, contributing to the advancement of industry standards and driving progress in the global market.