South-East Asia Laboratory NETwork
Objectives:
standardisation and calibration
of soil analysis.
fits with GSP ‘Pillar Five’:
fits with recommendations 1 and 4:
ongoing activities (1/2):
1. Harmonization of methods and results
When sending the same soil sample to the different laboratories in Asia, we must get the same results!To reach this objective, SEALNET is implementing:-Standard Operating Procedures (SOP),-Standard analytical protocols for all basic parameters (pH, Carbon, NPK, etc.),-Standardised units to express our results.
ongoing activities (2/2):
2. Quality control
Soil samples certified by international laboratories are used to control calibration of Asian labs (they must provide same result as international labs).
needs GSP support:
SEALNET is an initiative of individual researchers from Thailand, Vietnam, LaoPDR and France.
To be sustainable, and to connect more Asian countries, SEALNET needs:1.To be officially recognized by GSP,2.To get financial support (to train our staff, to buy certified soil samples, to cover the high cost of ISO certification, etc).