Fishtech Laboratory, the analytical wing of Fishtech (BD) Limited in Khulna, is a pioneering private-sector facility and Bangladesh’s first private real-time PCR-based molecular laboratory dedicated to fish and shrimp health. Serving farmers, hatcheries, and the wider aquaculture industry, it provides critical diagnostic and environmental testing services to strengthen disease management, biosecurity, and production sustainability. To enhance analytical competence and international credibility, TRACE Consulting is providing comprehensive technical assistance to establish and implement a Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
The assignment includes a systematic assessment of the laboratory’s molecular, microbiological, and physicochemical testing capabilities; identification of critical compliance gaps; development and implementation of quality documentation and method validation protocols for key aquaculture pathogens like Vibrio species; equipment calibration and maintenance controls; international Proficiency Testing (PT) sourcing; hands-on personnel training; and internal audit preparation. This structured accreditation roadmap aims to prepare Fishtech Laboratory for formal assessment by the Bangladesh Accreditation Board (BAB), strengthen diagnostic reliability and hatchery biosecurity, protect farmers against preventable production losses, and support national disease surveillance and the international competitiveness of Bangladesh’s aquaculture and seafood sectors.
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