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Laboratories engaged in the testing of agricultural commodities and/or animal feedstuffs can apply to be listed on the Gafta Approved Register of Analysts. Approved Analysts are able to provide certificates of analysis for grain, animal feedingstuffs, pulses and rice, traded on Gafta Contracts terms.

In order to comply with Gafta contract terms, parties to the contract must use the services of a Gafta Approved Analyst. The Approved Register of Analysts can be accessed here:

Gafta Approved Register of Analysts

Requirements

A Gafta Approved Analyst must:

1. be a laboratory engaged in the testing of agricultural commodities and/or animal feedstuffs;
2. be a member of Gafta in Category F – Analysts. Join Gafta Here
3. participate in the Gafta Ring Test Scheme and achieve satisfactory results;
4. hold a valid certificate of conformance to the Gafta Standard for Analysis and Testing OR hold a valid certificate of accreditation to the latest version of ISO17025 with the appropriate scope;
5. carry out testing in accordance with Gafta No.130 Register of Analysis Methods;
6. follow the requirements of the Code of Practice for the Gafta Approved Register of Analysts.

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Please download and complete this form when submitting your ISO17025 accreditation certificate. Certificates and completed forms should be sent to ApprovedRegisters@gafta.com
Submitting ISO17025 Evidence - Gafta Approved Register of Analysts

Gafta Ring Test Scheme

The Gafta Ring Test Scheme aims to assess the ability of an applicant analyst to produce accurate and reliable analytical data. Once approved participating analysts continue to demonstrate their ability on a continuing basis by means of two rounds of testing each year.

Unless otherwise advised, for Round 1 participation the closing date is 1^st January and for Round 2 participation the date is 1^st July each year. New laboratories applying to join the scheme after these dates will be added to the list of participants for the next round of testing.

Registered laboratories agree to follow the methods of analysis required under the terms of the contract, as per Gafta No.130 Register of Analytical Methods: Gafta No.130 Register of Analytical Methods

All participating members must follow the Gafta Ring Test Scheme – Rules & Protocol which can be downloaded here: GaftaRingTestSchemeProtocolAugust2024 

Instructions on using the Sciantec Portal for the submission of results and accessing the final reports after each round can be downloaded here: GAFTAPTPortalInstructionsv3.0March2024 

The above fees apply from Round 2:2024. Price reviews will take place annually, and members will be notified accordingly. In addition to the above fees, distribution/courier costs and costs associated with phytosanitary requirements and/or additional samples are also passed on to the Analyst and added to the invoice. VAT will also be added where applicable.

Gafta Standard for Analysis and Testing

The Gafta Standard for Analysis and Testing is provided for members who do not wish, or are unable to gain accreditation to ISO17025.

To commence the audit process for the Gafta Standard, please complete and return this application form: ANALYST Audit Application Form 2021

NEW: Gafta Standard for Analysis & Testing Version 2.0 2024
The Gafta Standard for Analysis & Testing has been reviewed and updated. 
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Audit Process

• All initial (first time) audits will be on-site for new members.
• Analysts will be required to undergo an on-site audit on alternate years.
• All other annual audits will be carried out remotely by video conferencing.
• All Audits will be subject to Terms & Conditions which can be downloaded here: Gafta Standard Audits Terms and Conditions 

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