First Petroleum Testing Laboratory in Sri Lanka to Achieve This Milestone
The LAUGFS Lubricants state-of-the-art laboratory located in the Malwatta BOI Zone has recently been accredited with the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certification, a recognition of compliance with international standards for laboratory testing, from the Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB), a full member of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC).
It is the first petroleum testing laboratory in Sri Lanka to receive this accreditation under the scope of oil and lubricants, marking a monumental achievement for LAUGFS Lubricants, being the only home-grown lubricant brand in Sri Lanka.
Significance of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation
The ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation is an internationally recognized quality management system certification for testing and calibration laboratories, which demonstrates the technical competency and accuracy of the test results of products manufactured by LAUGFS Lubricants.
This certification provides customers with the assurance that the results of product testing conducted by the laboratory are accurate and reliable.
CEO Statement on the Achievement
Commenting on the achievement, LAUGFS Lubricants Ltd. CEO and LAUGFS Petroleum Ltd. Director/CEO Niroshan J. Pieries said:
“As a Sri Lankan lubricant brand, we at LAUGFS Lubricants are constantly pushing for higher standards in quality for our customers, in all areas of our operations. We are proud to be accredited with the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certification as an international benchmark of our laboratory’s technical competence and uncompromising standards of excellence in our product testing results.
We view this as a symbol of our commitment to providing our customers with innovative solutions that truly cater to the needs of their vehicles in their everyday lives. With this accreditation, we will continue to pursue enhancements to LAUGFS Lubricants product quality as we strive towards further excellence.”
About LAUGFS Lubricants
LAUGFS Lubricants, a fully owned subsidiary of LAUGFS Holdings, offers lubricant solutions to every class of motor vehicle since its inception in 2008. The company offers a premier product range optimized for Sri Lanka’s tropical climate, dust, and road conditions, while providing extended mileage for vehicles.
The LAUGFS Lubricants Tribology Park in the Malwatta BOI Zone utilizes cutting-edge technology to blend engine oil locally in compliance with international industry standards, gaining the trust of motorists across the country.
About LAUGFS Holdings
LAUGFS Holdings is one of the largest diversified business conglomerates and a trusted home-grown business in Sri Lanka. Founded in 1995, LAUGFS has expanded across 20 industries in Sri Lanka and overseas, establishing a strong presence as a leader and pioneer in the power and energy, retail, industrial, services, leisure, and logistics sectors.
With over 3,500 employees and an annual turnover exceeding Rs. 60 billion, LAUGFS continues to expand and empower the nation as a trusted Sri Lankan brand.