The Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (DANAT) has earned prestigious international accreditation for ISO 17025:2017, specifically in the domains of pearl identification, gemstone identification, diamond identification, and grading in addition to weight and measurement calculations.
This prestigious accreditation was received from the National Accreditation Board (ANAB), the largest multi-disciplinary accreditation body based out of the United States of America, which accredits over 3000 organizations in around 80 countries.
With this recognition, DANAT solidifies its position as the world’s first pearl testing laboratory to achieve such a distinguished milestone. This accomplishment stands as a testament to the consistent support that Mumtalakat extends to its Bahraini portfolio companies such as DANAT.
Yaser Alsharifi Chairman – DANAT
“Receiving this ISO accreditation establishes a fundamental assurance for parties engaging in our testing and measurement services. It signifies that all our testing procedures adhere to standardized conditions, employ authorized technical methodologies, and are administered by qualified personnel. This accomplishment not only presents us with a strategic opportunity to expand our footprint in both regional and international markets but also bolsters our global competitive advantage. Furthermore, it underscores the Kingdom of Bahrain’s role as a preeminent and dependable global center for pearl and gemstone testing services.”
Further, it shows the significant strides made by the laboratory in delivering dependable, precise, and internationally recognized measurement and calibration outcomes, thereby bolstering its reputation.
According to the statement, “Operating on a global scale, the laboratory reaffirms its dedication to upholding the highest standards and best practices in areas such as management system efficiency, staff proficiency, laboratory equipment quality, environmental conditions, examination and calibration methods, sample collection and handling procedures, material management, result quality documentation, and the issuance of reports and certificates.”
The international accreditation certificate was granted to DANAT Laboratory following a comprehensive process. This involved a meticulous technical evaluation of the laboratory’s operations, thorough audits of all testing procedures to guarantee efficiency and adherence to global accreditation standards and verification of the laboratory equipment’s compliance with international benchmarks in the pearl and gemstone industry.
Ms. Noora Jamsheer, CEO of DANAT, noted that “this achievement is a testament to our relentless pursuit of elevating the quality of all our services, ensuring the highest standards of work performance, and verifying that our services adhere to international specifications and standards, and reaffirms our position and competitiveness in the global pearl and gemstone sector.”
