2010-03-02: HRD Antwerp Renewing ISO - Accreditation

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Antwerp: HRD Antwerp – Diamond Lab, the first ever diamond lab to be ISO certified, has had its ISO- accreditation renewed.

The renewal follows a comprehensive external audit of HRD Antwerp – Diamond Lab. The successful audit resulted in an extension of its ISO certificate for another five years, starting February 12, 2010.

Because grading labs have an obligation to the diamond industry and consumers to be independent, objective and consistent, HRD Antwerp - Diamond Lab has, since 1976, incorporated a set of procedures that guarantee the highest possible quality standards.

Since 1995, an annual external audit by a third party appointed by the Ministry of Economy, verifies if the standards as set by the International Diamond Council, the accreditation institute, and the Diamond Lab itself, are being maintained. The audit team consists of experts in quality management and internationally recognized diamond experts and their conclusions are binding.

During the audit, the reputation of the Diamond Lab by BELAC was again confirmed.

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