June 16, 2026 – The Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ION2) continues to strengthen the excellence of its laboratory services by successfully undergoing the MS ISO/IEC 17025 Surveillance Audit by the Department of Standards Malaysia (JSM).

This comprehensive auditing session involved two main accredited laboratories under ION2, namely the Characterization Laboratory and the Mass Metrology Laboratory. Proudly, this year's audit process marks the beginning of the second certification cycle for ION2 since first receiving the recognition in 2016 under certificate number 763.

Based on the assessment guidelines, the main objective of the surveillance audit for the Chemical and Mass programs is to ensure that the Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) continues to comply with the established accreditation criteria and requirements. This assessment focused on a detailed review of documented information and procedures, laboratory testing methods in use, and the verification of the effective implementation of corrective actions on any non-conformities from the previous audit to ensure continued laboratory competency.

To ensure transparency and compliance with the highest standards, this assessment session was conducted by a panel of highly experienced independent assessors, consisting of three assessors and one observer representative, as follows:

On behalf of ION2, the smooth execution of the audit process was coordinated by a robust quality and technical team, led by ION2 Quality Manager, Mrs. Sarinawani Abdul Ghani.

Reflecting the strong commitment of top management towards cultivating continuous quality, the Director of ION2 also took the time to attend and provide full support during both the opening and closing meetings of the audit.

The success in maintaining the MS ISO/IEC 17025 standard is a testament to the dedication of ION2 staff in providing accurate and reliable testing and calibration services that meet international standards for the benefit of researchers and the industry.

Date of Input: 29/06/2026 | Updated: 30/06/2026 | nurnazeera