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Quality SystemsCANTEST has a dedicated Quality Assurance Unit (QAU) that operates independently of operational departments. The QAU’s primary function is to maintain quality control and thereby enhance the quality of work performed in the laboratory.
A detailed listing of the CANTEST’s scope of accreditation can be obtained from the SCC website. SCC accreditation includes a site inspection once every two years and satisfactory performance in inter-division Proficiency Testing (PT). The Food Safety Division participates in PT programs organized by the following organizations:
Test methods routinely used in the laboratory are written as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). These cover the following:
AOAC - Laboratory Proficiency Testing Program on Pesticide Residues in Fruit and Vegetables
CFIA - Laboratory Proficiency Testing Program on Flunixin, Sulfonamide, DES/Zeranol, Gestagens, beta-Agonists, Endecticides, Tetracyclines, Penta Chloro Phenol (PCP), Organochlorines (OC)
USDA - Sulfonamide in tissues Laboratory Proficiency Testing Program
CFIA/Agriculture Canada - Meat Composition and Phosphate Laboratory Proficiency Testing Program
CFIA / Inter American Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC) - Laboratory Proficiency Testing Program on Instant Chocolate.
Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) - Laboratory Proficiency Testing Program on feeds.
Most of the Food Safety Division’s methods are accredited for specific tests as listed in the laboratory's current scope of accreditation from:
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