On Thursday December 12^th  2024, the SAPH laboratory in Bongo was accreditaded ISO 17025 by the West African Accreditation System (SOAC). This is the first accreditation of its kind in West Africa.

By becoming the first laboratory in West Africa to receive this precious document, the Bongi laboratory of SAPH, a subsidiary of SIFCA Group, is now positioned as a Hub of Excellence, guaranteeing reliable, accurate and reproducible analysis results for its products., The Bongo laboratory is also a guarantee of confidence when buying natural rubber that meets the most demanding international quality standards for our customers around the world.

With this award, the entire rubber industry in Côte d'Ivoire and West Africa has taken an important step towards progress and profitability, with a well-equipped, credible laboratory that is accessible to all stakeholders. For SIFCA Group, which has made quality one of its cardinal values, this accreditation reinforces its commitment to sustainable development.

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