| Department | Laboratory | Document no | LAB-050 | ||
| Title | Laboratory Supplier Approval | ||||
| Prepared by: | Date: | Supersedes: | |||
| Checked by: | Date: | Date Issued: | |||
| Approved by: | Date: | Review Date: | |||
Document Owner
Laboratory Manager
Affected Parties
All Laboratory staffs
Purpose
This SOP covers the approved Suppliers and criteria for the purchase of Equipment, Instrumentation, Consumables, Durables and Glassware for the Laboratory.
Scope
Responsibility for the procedures set out in this SOP is to be followed by Laboratory Manager and authorised Laboratory staffs.
Definition
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Related Documents
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EHS Statement
The Laboratory Manager, where appropriate evaluates the purchase of equipment or instrumentation in consultation with the Laboratory staff, taking into consideration the requirements of the Test Method and safety legislation.
1. Procedure
a. Purchases of any consumables, durables and glassware that have an impact on the quality of test results are ordered from approved Suppliers.
b. In exceptional circumstances the Laboratory Manager may approve requisitions for purchases of consumables, durables and glassware from Suppliers other than the approved ones.
c. The approved Suppliers for consumables, durables and glassware provide and supply products and/or services of adequate quality, competitive price, provide technical support and timely delivery.
d. The Purchase Order specifies the supplier, price, delivery cost, brand, and quality grade for each material.
e. “A” Grade certified glassware is to be purchased for bulb pipettes, volumetric flasks, and burettes.
f. “B” Grade glassware is to be purchased for beakers, and straight blow-through pipettes.
2. Summary of Changes
| Version # | Revision History |
| LAB-050 | New |