Becoming a QS scheme participant

The mark QS-approved laboratory can be used in the area of a document that contains the name, logo or address of the laboratory.

However, make sure that the mark is not displayed too prominently in test reports (e.g. regarding the position and size) that have no connection with the QS scheme. The mark QS-approved laboratory should not be larger than your own company logo. If necessary, you can use the accreditation logo's size and position as a guide in this respect. It must be avoided that if the mark is too large, it will be overlooked that the header only shows the range of services of a laboratory in general, independent of the actual laboratory services.

Yes, there are various deadlines related to the submission of analysis results, which are defined in the specific monitoring guidelines.

No, QS recognition is site-related. Each location has its own contractual relationship with QS.

Currently (as of 01.01.2020) the following fees (plus VAT) apply:

• One-time processing fee (for feed/residue monitoring):
  A one-time processing fee of 1,500 euros is payable upon receipt of the application documents and prior to the start of the application inspection. This fee will be credited against the annual recognition fee once recognition is granted in the first year.
• Annual recognition fee: € 500
• At least once a year participation fee for laboratory performance assessment/round robin test:

Varies based on the monitoring programme.