TURKLAB WEBINAR: The Past, Present, and Future of Accreditation and Conformity Assessment in Our Country and Its Impact on the National Economy
11JUNE
TURKLAB WEBINAR: The Past, Present, and Future of Accreditation and Conformity Assessment in Our Country and Its Impact on the National Economy
World Accreditation Day Webinar – The Past, Present, and Future of Accreditation in Türkiye
As part of World Accreditation Day on June 9, a webinar titled "The Past, Present, and Future of Accreditation and the Conformity Assessment Sector in Türkiye, and Its Impact on the National Economy" was broadcast live on TURKLAB’s YouTube channel and LinkedIn page on June 11, 2024.
The event was moderated by TURKLAB founder Dr. Ömer Güzel, with guest speakers TÜRKAK Secretary General Banu Müderrisoğlu and TÜRKAK Founding Secretary General Atakan Baştürk.
Key Discussion Points
In his opening speech, Dr. Ömer Güzel celebrated TURKLAB’s 20th anniversary in 2024 under the slogan "Laboratories Are at the Heart of Global Trade." He emphasized that quality cannot exist without measurement and evaluation, highlighting the importance of measurement in quality assurance, national standards, collaborations with TÜRKAK, and the economic impact of conformity assessment.
Atakan Baştürk, in his speech, provided insights into:
- The history of accreditation, explaining how the need for accreditation increased after Türkiye joined the Customs Union.
- Accreditation initiatives starting in 1999, focusing initially on laboratories.
- Ongoing activities, including advancements in inspection methods, adoption of new standards, and training of audit teams in response to technological developments.
Banu emphasized:
The importance of World Accreditation Day (June 9) in raising awareness about the role and impact of accreditation.
Accreditation as a vital tool for removing trade barriers and enabling high-quality products and services to access global markets.
TÜRKAK's recent developments and initiatives aimed at strengthening accreditation practices in Türkiye.
Looking Ahead,
TÜRKAK's recent developments and initiatives aimed at strengthening accreditation practices in Türkiye.