Laboratory Network

With International Standards published for new sanitation innovation technologies, TÜV SÜD is moving the industry towards market readiness by ensuring laboratory networks around the globe are prepared to conduct testing and verification as per the sanitation standards. As the premier certifying body for ISO 30500 and ISO 31800, TÜV SÜD brings unique knowledge and experience to laboratory partners to design accurate and efficient testing processes.

EXTERNAL LABORATORY PARTNERS

Our partner laboratories are uniquely positioned to serve innovators and investors in the non-sewered sanitation industry. Following readiness assessments, partner labs are equipped to work with global certifying bodies to test technologies for compliance with ISO 30500 and ISO 31800. These in-country laboratory networks facilitate cooperative testing of non-sewered sanitation systems and faecal sludge treatment units.

Some of our global partner laboratories.

Ecole Supérieure Polytechnique, Senegal	Office National de l’Assainissement, du Senegal, Senegal
T. Stanes and Company Limited, India	Centre Testing International, China
Pollution Research Group at University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa	Odournet India

PROSPECTIVE LABORATORIES

The team continues to grow networks and build out capabilities across the globe. Partner laboratories have accessed this rapidly growing sector through tailored guidance, planning and evaluation. As a core organization guiding the evolution of non-sewered sanitation, TÜV SÜD offers partner laboratories tailored guidance, clear understanding of the emerging sector, its stakeholders, and its opportunities for business and growth.