Our Certifications & Accreditations

KMSGems Laboratory maintains the highest international standards for gemological testing, with certifications from leading global institutions and regulatory bodies.

Core Certifications

ISO 17025:2024

International Organization for Standardization
Accredited: 2017 · Renewed: 2024
Testing and calibration laboratories - demonstrating technical competence and valid results. Covers all gemological testing procedures.
Certificate #: ISO-17025-2017-001

GIA Approved Laboratory

Gemological Institute of America
Approved: 2019 · Last Review: 2025
Recognized by GIA for gemstone identification and grading standards. Our methods align with GIA's 4Cs and colored stone grading systems.
GIA Lab ID: GIA-2019-0892

FGA Recognition

Gemological Association of Great Britain
Recognized: 2020
Fellowship of Gemological Association approved laboratory. Our lead gemologists hold FGA certifications.
FGA Recognition #: FGA-2020-156

IGI Certified

International Gemological Institute
Certified: 2022
IGI certified testing facility for diamond and colored stone identification. Meets IGI's rigorous quality standards.
IGI Cert #: IGI-2022-0789

UKAS Accreditation

United Kingdom Accreditation Service
Accredited: 2023
UKAS accreditation for gemological testing services, recognized globally as a mark of quality and competence.

UKAS #: 2023-4567

ANAB Accreditation

ANSI National Accreditation Board
Accredited: 2024
ANAB accreditation for testing laboratories, demonstrating compliance with ISO/IEC 17025.
ANAB #: AT-2024-1234

Our Accreditation Journey

2015
Laboratory Founded
KMSGems Laboratory established in Ragala, Sri Lanka, with commitment to international standards.
2017
ISO 17025 Initial Accreditation
Achieved ISO 17025:2017 accreditation for gemological testing methods.
2019
GIA Laboratory Approval
Recognized by Gemological Institute of America as an approved testing facility.
2020
FGA Recognition
Received Fellowship recognition from Gemological Association of Great Britain.
2022
IGI Certification
Achieved International Gemological Institute certification.
2023
UKAS Accreditation
Received UKAS accreditation, expanding our global recognition.
2024
ISO 17025:2024 Renewal & ANAB
Renewed ISO 17025 to 2024 standard and achieved ANAB accreditation.

Quality Management Standards

ISO 9001:2024 - Quality Management Systems

Our quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2024, ensuring consistent quality in all laboratory processes, customer service, and continuous improvement.

ISO 27001:2022 - Information Security

We maintain ISO 27001 certification for information security management, protecting client data and analysis results with bank-level encryption and security protocols.

GDPR Compliance

Full compliance with EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for all client data, ensuring privacy rights are respected and data is handled securely.

PCI DSS Level 1

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard compliance for secure payment processing.

Professional Memberships

ICGA

International Colored Gemstone Association

AGA

Accredited Gemologists Association

GIA Alumni

GIA Alumni Association

GAA

Gemological Association of Australia

CIBJO

World Jewellery Confederation

DMCC

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre

Scope of Accreditation

Our ISO 17025 accreditation covers the following testing methods:

  • Refractive Index (RI) Measurement: ±0.001 accuracy
  • Specific Gravity (SG) Testing: ±0.01 accuracy using hydrostatic method
  • UV-Vis Spectroscopy: Fluorescence and absorption spectrum analysis
  • Microscopic Inclusion Analysis: 10x-40x magnification with digital capture
  • Polariscope Examination: Optic character determination
  • Spectroscopic Analysis: Hand-held spectroscope and digital spectrometry
  • Thermal Conductivity Testing: For diamond verification
  • Electrical Conductivity Testing: For moissanite detection

About Our Certifying Bodies

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

ISO 17025 is the main international standard for testing and calibration laboratories. It ensures that laboratories produce accurate and reliable results, with requirements for technical competence, valid methods, and traceable measurements.

Gemological Institute of America (GIA)

GIA is the world's foremost authority on diamonds, colored stones, and pearls. GIA approval indicates our laboratory meets their rigorous standards for gemstone identification and grading.

Gemological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A)

Gem-A is one of the oldest and most respected gemological education and qualification bodies. FGA recognition demonstrates our commitment to professional gemological standards.

Annual Audit Schedule

Our certifications are maintained through rigorous annual audits:

  • ISO 17025: Annual surveillance audits, full reassessment every 2 years
  • GIA: Annual performance review and blind testing
  • FGA: Bi-annual competency assessment
  • IGI: Annual quality audit and proficiency testing
  • UKAS: Annual on-site assessment

Certified Quality You Can Trust

Our certifications ensure that every analysis meets the highest international standards.

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