The objectives of the management of Commercial Microbiology® Limited are to provide analytical microbiology, consultancy and manufacturing services, aimed at ensuring the maintenance of product quality in industrial systems, in such a manner that conforms to the specified requirements of its customers in conjunction with laid down company, industry and legal standards and specifications.

To meet this objective, the management shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that services are provided from all company sites in such a manner as to maintain quality at all times. The Company operates a Quality Management System that complies with BS EN ISO 9001 : 2000 for the provision of laboratory analysis, consultancy, manufacture and supply of consumables and the supply of specialised sampling devices. For all tests that the Laboratory holds UKAS Accreditation, these tests will be performed in accordance with EN ISO/IEC 17025 : 2000.

It is the responsibility of all staff to familiarise themselves with the contents of the Quality Manual and comply with the policies and procedures laid down in the manual and associated documents at all times.

The Managing Director is responsible for implementing the Quality Policy, and is committed to the continual improvement of the Quality Management system.

Quality objectives are established from actions arising from the Annual Quality Review which are designated to specific staff until they are achieved or resolved.

As Managing Director I am fully committed to providing adequate resources to meet the requirements of the quality system and am committed to continual improvement.

Dr Stephen Maxwell
Managing Director

24 December 2002

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