SHAPYPRO has been accredited by ENAC (National Accreditation Body) as the world’s only provider authorized to perform biocide proficiency testing under the ISO/IEC 17043:2023 standard. This accreditation confirms SHAPYPRO‘s technical competence and commitment to quality, impartiality, and safety in its evaluations. SHAPYPRO offers participating laboratories the opportunity to demonstrate their technical competence in assessing products such as antiseptics and chemical disinfectants.
The Need Behind the Creation of SHAPYPRO
Cristina Nieves, the founder of SHAPYPRO, previously led the quality department of a laboratory accredited under ISO/IEC 17025 for evaluating the biocidal efficacy of antiseptic and chemical disinfectant products. During this time, she identified a significant gap in the global market: no accredited provider was offering proficiency testing for evaluating the efficacy of antiseptic and disinfectant products. Faced with this need, she founded SHAPYPRO in May 2021, beginning the accreditation process with ENAC long before the company officially launched in January of that year.
This proactive and determined approach allowed SHAPYPRO to become the first and only entity worldwide to offer this type of proficiency testing under such prestigious accreditation. Despite being a young company, SHAPYPRO has achieved international recognition in a remarkably short time—an unusual accomplishment in a sector where companies seeking this type of accreditation typically have a decade or more of experience.
What Does This Accreditation Mean?
ENAC‘s accreditation under the ISO/IEC 17043:2023 standard not only confirms SHAPYPRO‘s technical capability but also provides it with international recognition. The reports generated by SHAPYPRO after conducting proficiency tests are accepted by national accreditation bodies of countries belonging to European Accreditation (EA).
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This gives SHAPYPRO a competitive advantage over other providers in the sector, ensuring that laboratories can renew their accreditation by demonstrating their technical competence. The results of their disinfectant and antiseptic efficacy evaluations are valid and internationally recognized.
Cristina Nieves, founder of SHAPYPRO, notes, “This accreditation brings us recognition and trust in our results on a global scale. This includes not only our participants but also the national accreditation bodies that evaluate their technical competence using our reports. We stand out from the competition by showing our commitment to quality and continuous improvement.”
Benefits for Participants
Laboratories that participate in SHAPYPRO‘s proficiency testing benefit from several key advantages, particularly in demonstrating their technical competence. Participation provides laboratories with the necessary evidence to obtain or maintain their accreditation under the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025, which governs technical competence in testing and calibration laboratories.
The reports issued by SHAPYPRO are:
- Impartial, consistent, and internationally recognized.
- Useful for identifying potential problems in laboratory procedures and facilitating corrective actions.
- A tool for evaluating the effectiveness of testing methods used by the laboratory.
- An additional source of confidence for the laboratories’ clients through certification of participation in proficiency testing.
- A mechanism for monitoring and controlling laboratory performance through continuous participation in testing.
Evaluation of Biocidal Efficacy: A Regulatory Requirement
Antiseptic and disinfectant products must demonstrate their efficacy before being released to the market, and current regulations require this evaluation to be carried out in laboratories accredited under ISO/IEC 17025. These laboratories must assess their technical competence to maintain or obtain their accreditation. SHAPYPRO offers proficiency testing that enables these laboratories to validate their technical competence in assessing the efficacy of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics in terms of their bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal, and yeasticidal activity, as established by the UNE-EN 14885:2023 standard.
This standard covers a wide range of applications, from human and veterinary medicine to food, industrial, domestic, and institutional sectors. The ability to validate the biocidal efficacy of products in these areas is essential to ensure their safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
Global Recognition: European Accreditation (EA) Members
SHAPYPRO is not only accredited nationally by ENAC, but its proficiency tests are also recognized by the national accreditation bodies of European Accreditation (EA) member countries, as shown in the following map.
Thanks to the participation of these bodies in the EA Multilateral Recognition Agreement, the reports issued by SHAPYPRO are accepted worldwide. This facilitates international recognition of technical competence for participating laboratories.
Why Choose SHAPYPRO
At SHAPYPRO, we offer a pioneering and accredited service that meets the highest international quality standards. Our ISO/IEC 17043:2023 accreditation, along with the support of EA member bodies, ensures that our proficiency tests are globally recognized, providing participating laboratories with a significant advantage in demonstrating their technical competence.
For laboratories seeking to assess and ensure the efficacy of their biocidal products, SHAPYPRO is the ideal partner. Our focus on quality, continuous improvement, and impartiality in results positions us as leaders in the biocides proficiency testing sector.
Contact us to learn more about how our proficiency testing programs can help you comply with international regulations and improve the quality of your laboratory services.