PHNOM PENH: The Science, Technology and Innovation National Laboratory (STINL) was inaugurated today as a public administration institution, marking a significant development in Cambodia’s pursuit of industrial, scientific, and economic advancement. The transformation of STINL is set to play a pivotal role in ensuring product quality and safety, promoting innovation, and supporting the country’s industrial sector for both domestic and export markets.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the inauguration was presided over by H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation. The minister highlighted the laboratory’s internationally recognised standards, including ISO/IEC 17025 and accreditations from Singapore and Australia, which eliminate the need for businesses to conduct product tests abroad, thus enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.
With over 30 years of experience in product testing and analyses, STINL’s transformation into a public administration institution on June 20, 20
24, provides increased autonomy and operational flexibility. The laboratory plans to expand its professional services to include testing for mechanical, electrical, and electronic products by 2025.
Dr. Yuk Sokunsreiroat, Chief Executive Officer of STINL, emphasised the institution’s readiness to meet the industrial and scientific needs of Cambodia. The laboratory is equipped with cutting-edge technology and a skilled team dedicated to fostering innovation, improving standards, and contributing to the sustainable development of the country.
The inauguration event featured open-house visits, allowing stakeholders such as entrepreneurs, producers, and exporters to witness the advanced capabilities of STINL. Accredited by SAC-SINGLAS (Singapore) and NATA (Australia), the laboratory provides testing services for microbiological, food, water, and non-food products that meet global requirements, thereby strengthening Cambodia’s competitiveness in international markets.
H.E. Hem Vanndy also urged collaboration bet
ween STINL and other laboratories to enhance the regional and international recognition of Cambodia’s testing services. He noted that such cooperation would ensure high standards, consistency, and comparability of results, thereby boosting trust in the country’s testing capabilities.
In a move towards transparency and digital transformation, STINL launched a new website to promote research, innovation, and accessible services. This modernisation includes the integration of verify.gov.kh, which ensures trust and reliability in test certificates by allowing easy verification of their accuracy.
STINL aims to become a leading laboratory that promotes innovation and quality testing and analyses, empowering industries and small and medium enterprises to compete both nationally and internationally.