CLAS (Campden Laboratory Accreditation Scheme)

CLAS (the Campden Laboratory Accreditation Scheme) is the leading independent laboratory accreditation scheme for food industry laboratories. CLAS was established specifically to meet the need for a recognised standard for food, drink and allied laboratories.

CLAS will help these in achieving consistent, reliable and verifiable results. Nowadays this is often seen as essential in securing relationships with existing clients and acquiring new ones.

Benefits of CLAS

• Verifies technical competence.
• Gives confidence in results.
• Single audit to meet all business/customer needs.
• Assists Due Diligence Defence.
• Contributes to other quality systems/certifications (e.g. BRC, ISO 9000).
• Experienced, technically competent assessors.
• Clear reporting and categorisation of audit findings.

CLAS structure

• Addresses principles of International Laboratory Quality Standard ISO 17025.
• Sets standards for good laboratory practice.
• Complies with BRC Global Standard - Food.
• Has broad applicability:

- Food, Drink, Water, Environmental, Cereal, Toiletries, Raw Materials.

- Microbiology, Chemistry, Milling, Sensory.

• Over 260 laboratories accredited annually from the UK and overseas.
• Practical, prompt, efficient accreditation service operated under Campden BRI ISO 9001 certification.

Added value built into assessments

• Positive feedback.
• Advice on resolution of nonconformances.
• Suggestions to improve operations and enhance efficiency.

Contact Us

If you would like further information about CLAS please email us at info@campden.co.uk or call our switchboard on +44(0)1386 842000 and they will be happy to direct your call to the relevant person.