What is SAAC accreditation and why is it important for construction projects?

SAAC accreditation is a certificate issued by the Saudi Accreditation Center to laboratories that meet ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements. It proves technical competence and result reliability, and is a prerequisite for reports to be accepted in government and construction projects across Saudi Arabia.

Is ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation accepted for Saudi government projects?

Yes. The Ministry of Housing, municipalities, and most Saudi government authorities require ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratories for soil, concrete, and asphalt test reports to be officially accepted in building permit applications.

What accredited tests does Asas Laboratory offer under its SAAC certificate?

Asas Laboratory's SAAC accreditation scope includes 5 tests: Modified Proctor Compaction (ASTM D1557), Sieve Analysis of Aggregates (ASTM C136), Atterberg Limits for Soil (ASTM D4318), Compressive Strength of Concrete (ASTM C39), and Maximum Specific Gravity of Asphalt Mixtures (ASTM D2041).

What is the difference between an accredited and non-accredited lab in Saudi Arabia?

An ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory has undergone independent technical assessment proving result accuracy, staff competence, and equipment calibration. Its reports are legally and officially accepted. Non-accredited lab results may be rejected in official projects and lack independent scientific validation.

Asas Laboratory Achieves SAAC Accreditation N-T-00645 Under ISO/IEC 17025:2017

Asas Laboratory Company for Technical Consulting and Engineering Laboratories is proud to announce the official awarding of SAAC Accreditation No. N-T-00645 under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 — General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories — effective June 28, 2026.

This milestone reflects Asas Laboratory's commitment to delivering the highest-quality soil testing, concrete testing, asphalt testing, and aggregate analysis services across all branches in Makkah, Jeddah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Qassim — placing Asas among the elite accredited testing laboratories in Saudi Arabia.

📋 Certificate Details

Accreditation No.	N-T-00645
Accreditation Body	Saudi Accreditation Center (SAAC) — ILAC-MRA Signatory
Standard	ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Scope	Construction
Issue Date	June 28, 2026
Expiry Date	June 27, 2029

What is SAAC?

The Saudi Accreditation Center (SAAC) is the national accreditation body of Saudi Arabia and a full signatory of the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement (ILAC-MRA). This means certificates issued by SAAC are internationally recognized in over 100 countries. Laboratories seeking SAAC accreditation undergo rigorous technical assessment covering staff competence, equipment calibration, testing procedures, and quality management.

What is ISO/IEC 17025:2017?

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is the international benchmark for testing and calibration laboratory competence. Unlike ISO 9001, which addresses management systems, ISO/IEC 17025 verifies the actual technical competence of a laboratory — ensuring every soil test, concrete test, or asphalt test result carries scientifically validated accuracy. Saudi government authorities including the Ministry of Housing and municipal bodies require accredited laboratories for construction project reports.

Asas Laboratory Accreditation Scope

The SAAC accreditation covers 5 core construction tests, all currently active:

#	Test Name	Material	Standard
1	Lab Compaction — Modified Proctor	Soil	ASTM D1557
2	Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates	Aggregate	ASTM C136/C136M
3	Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit & Plasticity Index	Soil	ASTM D4318
4	Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens	Concrete	ASTM C39/C39M
5	Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity — Asphalt Mixtures	Asphalt	ASTM D2041/D2041M

What This Accreditation Means for Your Project

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Government-Accepted Reports Results from Asas Laboratory are accepted by Saudi municipalities, the Ministry of Housing, and all regulatory bodies across the Kingdom.

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International Recognition via ILAC-MRA Asas reports are recognized in 100+ countries — essential for international projects and cross-border contractor requirements.

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Scientifically Guaranteed Accuracy Every soil test and concrete test undergoes rigorous quality control under ISO/IEC 17025 protocols.

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Legally Valid for Banks, Courts & Developers SAAC-accredited reports carry full legal and financial credibility — accepted by courts, financial institutions, and real estate developers.

Accreditation Certificate

Asas Laboratory Accreditation Scope — Soil, Aggregate, Concrete and Asphalt Testing

About Asas Laboratory & SAAC Accreditation

A brief visual introduction to Asas Laboratory Company and its SAAC accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025:2017:

Asas Laboratory SAAC-Accredited Branches

The SAAC accreditation covers Asas Laboratory as a company across all its branches — wherever your project is located in Saudi Arabia:

🕌 Makkah HQ

Batha Quraysh — soil testing lab, concrete, asphalt and aggregate testing. Specialists in Makkah's mountainous terrain.

Makkah Services →

🌊 Jeddah

Al-Furusiya — coastal soil testing specialists. Sandy and saline soil analysis, building permit reports.

Jeddah Services →

🌴 Madinah

Baladiyat Al-Awali — soil and concrete testing, accredited geotechnical reports for construction projects.

Madinah Services →

🏙️ Riyadh

Hay Al-Nadwa — soil testing lab in Riyadh for real estate development and major infrastructure projects.

Riyadh Services →

🌾 Qassim

Buraidah — accredited soil and asphalt testing for the central and northern regions of Saudi Arabia.

Qassim Services →

Also read: How to Choose an Accredited Soil Lab in Saudi Arabia

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