The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) have formalised their longstanding collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
ILAC administers a global multilateral mutual recognition arrangement among accreditation bodies responsible for accreditation of conformity assessment bodies, including testing laboratories. The IFHA aims to promote all facets of thoroughbred racing at the international level; protect the welfare of the equine and human athletes involved in the sport; and protect and grow its global social and economic significance for current and future generations. Great consistency across horse racing laboratories has been achieved through the use of ILAC's G-7 document Accreditation Requirements and Operating Criteria for Horseracing Laboratories for more than 30 years.
The aim is for the MoU to be extended to:
- related activities such as education regarding accreditation of horse racing laboratories and sharing of experience among assessors involved in the assessment of horse racing laboratories when applicable;
- the facilitation of interlaboratory comparisons/Proficiency Testing programs;
- encouraging the development of reference materials for drugs; and
- continual updates for the accreditation community regarding changes to the allowed limits/thresholds of prohibited substances as defined by the IFHA.
For more information, please view the MoU here, or visit the IFHA website.
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