The certification, granted by the Drug Administration of Vietnam under the Ministry of Health, recognizes that the center's testing laboratory meets national standards for laboratory operations.

The lab with GLP certificate of Bac Ninh provincial Center for Disease Control.

GLP is a system of principles and standards designed to ensure laboratories comply with requirements covering facilities, equipment, personnel and quality management systems. The certification not only validates the laboratory's professional capabilities but also ensures the accuracy and reliability of pharmaceutical and food testing, supporting public health management and healthcare services.

To meet GLP requirements, Bac Ninh CDC launched a comprehensive upgrade of its testing laboratory at its second campus in Vo Cuong Ward in 2024.

Alongside infrastructure investment, the center strengthened staff capacity and enhanced its quality management system. Personnel from specialized departments received formal GLP training, with 10 staff members now qualified to directly operate the laboratory under GLP standards.

The GLP certification provides a foundation for the center to further expand its testing capabilities, meet both domestic and international quality standards, and improve healthcare services across Bac Ninh Province.

Health Ministry calls for stronger preparedness against Ebola

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Bac Ninh launches free mass health screening programme

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Free regular health check-ups, screening for all people

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Free health examination provided for 3000 workers in Bac Ninh

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Vietnam moves toward universal free annual health checkups from 2026

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MoH promotes preventive care through integrated electronic health records

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