Introduction of the Abu Dhabi Quality Conformity Council

Construction & Materials Laboratory

Course Description

Abdulla Al YazeediDirector of Technology & Science, Central Testing Lab Sector Abu Dhabi Quality & Conformity Council

• Overall leadership role covering R & D, University Programs, Technical Training & Education, EHS and Quality Assurance with his Division

• Joined CTL on Nov 2015• GE Oil & Gas (09- 15)

- Global Services Growth Leader, Houston, Texas- Area Manager (UAE & Bahrain)- Commercial Operations Manager (South Gulf)

• General Secretariat of the Supreme Petroleum Council (06-09)- Head of Production & Export Control

• Schlumberger (04-06)– Field Specialist

Presenter

This document is confidential to the Quality and Conformity Council

Quality in Abu DhabiIntroduction to the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity CouncilConstruction &Material laboratory

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Abu Dhabi Emirate requires a solid Quality Infrastructure to achieve its objectives and integrate with global markets

Role of Quality Infrastructure in Developed EconomiesAbu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 is shaping a diversified and globally integrated economy . . .

“Abu Dhabi as a sustainable, diversified,

high-value-added economy that encourages enterprises and

entrepreneurship and is well integrated in the

global economy leading to better opportunities for all”

Recognition of Abu Dhabi as a quality producer and elevation of “Made in Abu Dhabi” status

Produce World Class Exports

. . . Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council has been enacted1 to develop the Emirate’s Quality Infrastructure and enable stronger

participation in global markets...

...Quality Infrastructure helps protect the people and businesses of Abu Dhabi from the challenges of globalization

Low quality imports fail to meet safety standards and pose risk to consumers

Eliminate Low Quality Imports

Counterfeit products are difficult to identify without testing and can contain toxic materials

Identify Counterfeit Products

Accreditation

Metrology Certification & Testing

Market Surveillance

Standardization

EXAMPLES

Quality Infrastructure is the system of technical capabilities used in developed countries to raise the quality of goods imported, traded and exported

Quality Infrastructure is used to protect markets, businesses and consumers and enables countries to integrate into the global trade system

Test items

ISO 17025

Traceability, Calibration

Quality Infrastructure

1) Law #3 of 2009

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Therefore the Abu Dhabi Quality & Conformity Council was founded and launched its first service in February 2011

Source: Law #3/2009

1) 2011 budget does not include provisions for the Central Testing Laboratory or Metrology Centre

Enactment of the Abu Dhabi Quality Conformity Council

Council Composition Council Setup

Establishment Timeline

May 2009

Enactment

June 2010

Board #1/2010

September 2010 February 2011

First ServiceLaunched

Ensure that products, personnel and systems conform to relevant quality standards set by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to achieve safety, health and environmental protection within the Emirate

Develop Abu Dhabi’s Quality Infrastructure to raise overall levels of product safety and quality, and enhance product competitiveness on local, regional and international levels through use of the Quality Mark

Adapted from QCC Enactment Law (Law #3 of 2009)

DMA

EAD

HAAD

ADFCA

ADWEA

ADNOC

RSB

DED

ESMA

ADC

ADDC

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With a mission to develop a Quality Infrastructure to support the assurance of imported and exported products

Function of Quality Infrastructure in Assurance of Products

Note: Quality Infrastructure mechanisms are also applicable to assure the quality of personnel and systems

Customs

Check for certificates of conformity for goods

Marketplace Market Surveillance Testing

Metrology

Accreditation

Standards and

Conformity Schemes

Globally produced products requiring certification to standards

Collect samples for laboratory testing

Observation of service delivery

Conformity schemes describe the standards and testing approaches required to assure quality

ILLUSTRATIVE

Quality Infrastructure

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To enable the mission, QCC operates across six key areas of activity related to the provision of Quality Infrastructure, including testing.

Quality Conformity Council’s Core Activities and Outcomes

Standards development and harmonization, working in partnership with ESMA to integrate federally and internationally

Product conformity and certification programs for industry and regulators

Personnel and systems certification for industry and regulators

Dangerous product control in the Emirate in coordination with federal entities

Consumer product recalls in Abu Dhabi

Counterfeit control e.g. electrical products

Trading balance verification and inspection in high value markets

Pre-packaged goods inspection

Product safety inspections

Regulation enforcement

Testing infrastructure enabling regulation of:−Food & Water−Pharmaceuticals−Construction−Medical Devices−Electrical−Food Contact and−Packaging−Environmental−Natural Products−Toys −Textiles−Precious Metals

Measurement infrastructure development to support industry in line with Economic Vision 2030 and current needs

Standards Conformity Schemes and Certification Consumer Safety Legal Metrology /

Market SurveillanceTesting InfrastructureMetrology Infrastructure

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The Central Testing Laboratory (CTL) was created to provide world class testing capabilities, with the support of a strategic partner

Vision for the Abu Dhabi Central Testing Laboratory

Build Global Quality Brand

Build an internationally recognized quality brand for products “Made in Abu Dhabi” Form part of an international network of testing labs

Create a Global Centre of Excellence

Establish a global centre of excellence for a full scope of testing and certification

Create a Scientific Cluster

Encourage collaboration between the TIC industry and Abu Dhabi’s academic, industrial and technology, and investment communities

Build National Capability

Develop local talent in the sciences through exposure to international best practices, work exchanges and coordinated development programs across industries

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IndustryAcademic

Central testing

lab

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CTL offers specialist personnel, facilities, equipment and accredited services

Central Testing Laboratory

PersonnelA

Our Personnel225 highly qualified personnel including PhD Scientists Expert Analysts Specialized TechniciansIn the fields of Chemistry Microbiology Radiation Electrical Mechanical Etc

Current facilities 3 laboratories, located in

Abu Dhabi and Al Ain 20,000 sqm of specialized

laboratory facilities 2 mobile laboratories

FacilitiesB

EquipmentC

Existing equipment State-of-the-art testing

technology to provide the latest services to regulators and customers

International Accreditation Accredited by UKAS

(United Kingdom Accreditation Service)

150+ methods accredited to ISO/IEC 17025

ISO/IEC 17065 under process

GLP compliant system for Pharma under preparation

QualityD

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Consumer

To support regulation and industry needs in various sectors

Scope of Central Testing Laboratory Services

Source: Abu Dhabi regulator interviews; NATA experts; McKinsey analysis; QCC analysis

Med DevicesPharmaConstructionWaterFood

Testing

Disciplines

NOT EXHAUSTIVE

Initial Public Testing Capabilities

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Product certification Systems certification e.g.

HACCP

Certificationii

Food and Water Fire safety systems Occupational hygiene Infection control EH&S

Inspectioniii

HVAC maintenance training Process management Sustainability in production

systems

Training & Consultingiv

Newly Added Testing Capabilities

MECHANICAL

ELECTRICAL

MOLECULAR

MICROBIOLOGY

CHEMISTRY

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Research and Development Training

Advisory

CertificationTesting

Beyond testing, the CTL is developing certification, training, research and development and advisory

Customer Orientatedi

Industry Focusedii

Value Addingiii

Local Solutionsiv

Innovationv

Speedvi

Confidencevii

Why our customers value us

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Construction & Material Science

Construction & Material Science Services offered by the CTL

Construction Materials Building Products and Electrical Services Overview

With a location in Abu Dhabi and two mobile laboratories servicing the Emirate, the CTL Construction & Material test services offers material characterization, testing, failure analysis, problem solving and consulting.

Scope

Service Area Description

Construction MaterialsCovers the test of raw materials and products such as Cement, Bitumen, rebar, soil, aggregates, concrete, structural steel, and geo-fabrics/grids/membranes

Industrial ProductsGeneral Materials test and characterization services such as alloy composition, mechanical strength, micro-structure analysis, plating thicknesses, etc.

Test AreasChemistry: Cement Chemical Analysis, Polymer

Identification, Alloy Identification, Water analysis, Soil content, EDAX, FTIR, Titration, etc.

Mechanical: Stress/Strain analysis, Tensile/Compression tests, Hardness tests, etc.

Physical: Grading of soils, Conductivity/resistivity, petrographic analysis, abrasion, color grading, viscosity, dimensional analysis, etc.

Thermal: R-value, conductivity, resistance, cycling

Microscopy: Micro-analysis, imaging, inclusions, grain size/structure, petrographic analysis, surface crack detection, failure modes

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Construction Materials Mobile Lab

Pilot Project - Sep 2015

World-class facility will support QCC’smission to improve quality and ensurethe applicability and durability ofconstruction materials under theemirate’s severe weather conditions

Envisioned to complement Construction Lab Equipped with S-O-A Testing Equipment

First-of-its-kind vehicular mobile lab in Abu Dhabi

Service remote areas in the emirate of Abu Dhabi

Designed to be Crewed by 2 Technicians The pilot phase will cater tomunicipal and governmentprojects, especially in Al Ainand Western Region

Comprising two units• Concrete, Cement and Soil

aggregates.• Testing asphalt, steel and metal

Ensure Compliance of materials withhealth, safety, environment and firefightingstandards as well as validate materials’durability and performance under extremetemperature, humidity, and pressure

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