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Preparations Underway to Receive JAS ISO/IEC 17025 Assessment for Food-Testing Scope Extension.

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New Standard initiated final preparations to host the Jordan Accreditation System (JAS) assessment team as part of extending the laboratory’s ISO/IEC 17025 scope to include food testing. The readiness program includes updated controlled documents, method validations, calibration certificates, staff qualification records, proficiency testing participation, internal audit evidence, and management-review outcomes, ensuring full alignment with standard requirements.

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New Standard Receives Renewed ISO/IEC 17025 Certificate from the Iraqi Accreditation Body; Two-Year Renewal Applied Across All Branches.

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At a handover held at New Standard’s Erbil office on 12 July 2025, Mr. Abdulwahid Mohammed Ibrahim, Acting Director General of the Iraqi Accreditation, presented the company with its renewed ISO/IEC 17025 certificate.
The renewal is valid for two years and has been communicated and implemented across New Standard’s network, including the Ibrahim Khalil Border Crossing, Haji Omaran Border Crossing, Erbil International Airport, the Seiji branch, and the Erbil laboratory, reinforcing the company’s commitment to technically valid results, impartial operations, and continuous improvement.

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New Standard Launches a Temporary Site of the Laboratory for Quality Control of Medicines and Medical Supplies in Erbil.

Quality Control of Medicines and Medical Supplies

New Standard launched a temporary site of the New Standard Laboratory for Quality Control of Medicines and Medical Supplies in Erbil to ensure uninterrupted service while construction continues on the dedicated branch within the Central Quality Laboratory campus. The interim site features advanced instrumentation from internationally accredited manufacturers and a comprehensive training program for scientific and technical teams.
Harmonized procedures, controlled environments, and robust chain-of-custody will be applied from sample receipt through certified reporting—maintaining turnaround times, traceability, and alignment with international quality standards.

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New Standard Signs Official Contract with North Light Living to Build the Central Quality Laboratory in Baharka, Erbil.

Quality Control of Medicines and Medical Supplies

New Standard signed an official contract with North Light Living to construct the company’s Central Quality Laboratory in Baharka, Erbil. The signing took place at New Standard’s headquarters in Erbil and formalizes cooperation to deliver a 13,000 m² campus designed to international standards.
The laboratory will consolidate major testing divisions—including human pharmaceuticals, veterinary medicines, and pesticides—with modern infrastructure that supports full traceability from sample receipt to certified reporting. Completion is targeted for the end of June 2026.

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Planning and Site Visit for the National Central Warehouses for Medicines in Erbil with Golden Eagle Global (GEG).

Quality Control of Medicines and Medical Supplies

New Standard and Golden Eagle Global (GEG) held a planning session and conducted a field visit to the 60-dunam (≈150,000 m²) site in Erbil. The visit was limited to viewing the site, confirming approximate boundaries and access roads, and noting basic utilities and ground conditions.
The project aims to strengthen the Kurdistan Region’s pharmaceutical supply chain by adding compliant storage capacity in Erbil and enabling faster, traceable distribution to public and private healthcare partners.

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Haji Omaran Border Crossing – Lab Expansion Coordination.

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A New Standard delegation visited the Haji Omaran Border Crossing to coordinate the planned expansion and upgrade of the company’s laboratory. In a meeting and brief site walk with Mr. Masoud Batili, the Border Director, the team reviewed the current footprint, access routes, and basic utilities.
The visit focused on coordination with the crossing administration and a short walk-through to identify possible locations for the upgrade within the compound. The teams noted current constraints—space availability, vehicle flow near inspection bays, and utility access and agreed to exchange site data and designate focal points for follow-up.

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Groundbreaking at New Standard’s Central Quality Laboratory in Baharka, Erbil 13,000 m² Campus.

Quality Control of Medicines and Medical Supplies

New Standard announced the start of construction for its Central Quality Laboratory in Baharka, Erbil—a 13,000 m² campus built to international standards. The multi-disciplinary facility will bring together all major testing divisions under one roof, including human pharmaceutical analysis, veterinary medicine testing, and pesticide evaluation.
Planned as a state-of-the-art reference hub for Kurdistan and the wider region, the complex will feature controlled environments and integrated workflows that improve turnaround times and traceability from sample receipt to certified reporting. Completion is expected by the end of June 2026, with the facility projected to be among the largest of its kind in the Middle East.

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New Standard Company and Intertek International Solidify Continued Collaboration with Contract Renewal

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In a key development for both parties, New Standard Company and Intertek International have officially renewed their contract, reinforcing a productive partnership focused on maintaining top-tier quality control standards. This renewal marks the second extension of the collaboration, highlighting the commitment of both companies to achieving the highest levels of industry excellence.
The contract renewal ceremony took place in Kurdistan, with key representatives from both companies in attendance. Dr. Azad Abdulla Meerkhan represented New Standard Company, while Mrs. Malak El Khoury, Regional Director, represented Intertek International. The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Paul Ibrahim, General Manager (Intertek International) for the Kurdistan region.
This renewed partnership will enhance New Standard Company to reinforcing its position as a leader in quality-driven services. The agreement ensures that New Standard Company's processes continue to meet international standards of excellence through close collaboration with Intertek International.

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New Standard Company Employee Successfully Completes Quality Manager Certification in Malaysia

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In a significant step toward enhancing the quality assurance standards at border crossings, Mr. Peshwar Jameel Younis, an esteemed employee of New Standard Company, has successfully completed a specialized training course in quality manager. The course, titled "Preparation Course for ASQ Certified Manager of Quality - Organizational Excellence Preparation," was held at the London Premier Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from the 2nd to the 6th of September 2024.
Mr. Younis’s participation and certification underscore New Standard Company's ongoing commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality control across its operations. Following this achievement, Mr. Younis will assume official duties as a certified quality manager, further contributing to the company's mission of ensuring excellence at key border crossings.
This achievement reflects New standard Company's dedication to continuous employee development and operational excellence in laboratory testing and quality management.

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Agricultural Export Revolution: Kurdistan Secures International Accreditation, Unlocking Global Markets

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We at New Standard Company are pleased to announce that our laboratory for testing and quality control in Ibrahim Khalil has obtained the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) certification. This prestigious achievement comes as a result of persistent efforts and continuous support from the New Standard general administration.

‏Following the auspicious visit of Prime Minister Mr. Masrour Barzani to the Badinian region, during which he pledged to support farmers' exports, we initiated extensive work to achieve this goal. In this context, we participated in the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) conference in the United Arab Emirates, where we held a series of fruitful meetings with representatives from Gulf countries.

‏Thanks to close cooperation with the Jordan Accreditation System (JAS), we have successfully obtained this prestigious certification. This achievement will open new horizons for our farmers to export their products to foreign markets with full confidence and reassurance.

‏We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to all members of our team for their outstanding efforts, and we congratulate all farmers and traders in Kurdistan on this resounding success. We are confident that this achievement will contribute to advancing economic development and strengthening the agricultural sector, thereby fulfilling the promises of the president of Kurdistan region.

‏Dr. Azad Abdullah Meerkhan

‏General Supervisor of New Standard Laboratories

‏August 5, 2024