The Role of Inspection Companies and Specialized Laboratories in Maintaining National Production Quality

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The head of Iran’s Association of Accredited Conformity Assessment Bodies emphasized the importance of inspection, testing and conformity assessment services in sustaining domestic production and called for stronger technical infrastructure and support for specialized quality-control organizations.

The importance of quality infrastructure in industrial production

According to a Tasnim News Agency report dated 7 November 2026 (16 Aban 1405), Alireza Mohebb-Ali, head of the association, described product quality as an important factor in sustaining manufacturing operations amid economic pressures and supply-chain constraints.

He stressed that supporting production should not be limited to securing raw materials and maintaining factory capacity; the country’s technical capabilities in testing, inspection and conformity assessment also require attention.

How inspection companies help reduce production risks

Inspection companies assess technical specifications, quantity, quality and conformity with defined requirements, providing documented findings to manufacturers, buyers and other stakeholders.

These services can be used at various stages of the supply chain, from checking raw materials and equipment to assessing finished products.

Early identification of potential nonconformities can help reduce the costs of rework, production delays and receiving goods that do not meet requirements.

The importance of laboratory services in product quality assessment

Specialized laboratories use chemical, physical, microbiological and mechanical tests to evaluate measurable characteristics of materials and products.

Within the limits of the applicable methods and scope of service, test results can support raw-material quality assessment, verification of product specifications and technical decisions.

Validated test methods, controlled equipment and competent personnel are important to the reliability of laboratory results.

Strengthening conformity assessment bodies

The association’s head also emphasized the need to maintain and develop specialized equipment, obtain reference materials, access testing and measurement technologies, and support qualified personnel.

He stated that making use of specialized private-sector organizations can help reduce overlapping activities and improve the speed and effectiveness of technical services required by industry.

In this context, strengthening competent inspection bodies and laboratories can support confidence in industrial products.

Relevance to IGI services

International Commercial Goods Inspection Company (IGI) provides specialized goods inspection, quantity and quality verification, sampling and laboratory testing services across industrial and commercial sectors.

Its inspection activities cover agricultural and food products, oil, gas and petrochemicals, mining and metals, industrial and consumer goods, and marine inspection.

IGI also provides laboratory services in chemistry, food and microbiology, metallurgy and mechanics, within the available scope of testing, to support technical and quality evaluation of samples.

Conclusion

The emphasis on strengthening inspection companies and specialized laboratories highlights the role of quality infrastructure in sustaining production and building confidence in industrial products.

As industries face challenges in sourcing raw materials, equipment and technology, reliable technical services can help identify nonconformities, reduce operational risks and support informed decisions.

Source: Tasnim News Agency, 7 November 2026 — View source report