Lesotho

5.3 - Test procedures

Articles	5.3.1 – 5.3.2 – 5.3.3 View measure text
Indicative date of implementation	31 December 2025
Definitive date of implementation	31 December 2035
Deadline for extension request, if required	2 October 2035
Assistance required for implementation	• Support to develop testing parameters and accreditation for veterinary laboratories. • ICT infrastructure and technology (networking, automation, high-speed internet). • Procurement of testing equipment • Testing kits and other relevant laboratory equipment/materials. • Support for accreditation of national laboratories. • Development of the national Quality, Standards, accreditation and certification. • Development of an electronic interface between the accredited laboratories. • Capacity Building of staff operating laboratories. Tags: Information and communication technologies (ICT), Legislative and regulatory framework, Infrastructure and equipment, Human resources and training
Donor / Agency	International Atomic Energy Agency, Food and Agriculture Organization
Progress reported	12 April 2021 — G/TFA/N/LSO/2 To date Assays for testing diseases such as Foot and Mouth and Peste des Petits Ruminants are successfully adopted through IAEA and FAO. Lesotho still needs TACB support from Donors to implement the following: • Support to develop testing parameters and accreditation for veterinary laboratories • ICT infrastructure and technology (networking, automation, high-speed internet) • Procurement of testing equipment • Testing kits and other relevant laboratory equipment/materials • Support for accreditation of national laboratories • Development of the national Quality, Standards, Accreditation and Certification • Development of an electronic interface between the accredited laboratories • Capacity Building of staff operating laboratories

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