{
  "id": 18374810,
  "title": "SASO expands proficiency testing accreditation to 65 programs covering 122 technical fields",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/saso-expands-proficiency-testing-accreditation-to-65-programs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T20:25:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/666032/saudi-arabia/saso-expands-proficiency-testing-accreditation-to-65-programs-covering-122-technical-fields"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Center for Measurement and Calibration at Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has obtained expanded accreditation from the Saudi Accreditation Center. This brings the total number of proficiency testing programs to 65, covering 122 technical fields. These programs allow measurement and calibration laboratories to evaluate their performance, validate their results, and comply with international accreditation standards. By enhancing laboratory capabilities, they contribute to Saudi Arabia's performance in the Quality Infrastructure for Sustainable Development (QI4SD) Index, particularly in laboratory accreditation. The expanded scope supports various sectors such as industry, healthcare, food, environment, and trade. This improvement in measurement reliability, product and service quality, and technical efficiency is accessible to laboratories through SASO's e-services page on the organization's website.",
  "summary": "RIYADH — The National Center for Measurement and Calibration at the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has received expanded accreditation from the Saudi Accreditation Center for its proficiency testing programs, bringing the total to 65 programs covering 122 technical fields.The programs enable measurement and calibration laboratories to assess their technical…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}