TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Introduction
Technical Advisory Committees (TAC’s) have been set up as per Section 7 of the MAURITAS Act 1998. Five (5) main committees have been constituted for the following:
- General/Chemical Testing;
- Medical Testing;
- Calibration;
- Microbiological Testing; and
- Certification Body.
Objectives
The objectives of the TAC are to
i. prepare guidelines for the interpretation of ISO/IEC 17025 for the general/chemical testing sector, ISO 15189 for the medical test and ISO/IEC 17021-1 for certification sector;
ii. take cognizance of technical criteria established in other countries in the fields of general/chemical, medical testing and certification; and
iii. consult other stakeholders as and when required.
Output
A three-year work programme has been drafted for each committee and meetings are on-going.