Dr. Lynn Hillyer:

The scope of Dr. Suann's report did not include auditing LGC because LGC itself is subject to continual audit on several levels. The first is a basic accreditation under ISO 17025 under UKAS, so there is a statutory requirement for it to be audited. It then has to jump through a few more hoops in terms of its extra qualifications or standing in relation to horse racing testing. In particular, it must pass continual testing by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities. A group there assesses its competence to allow it to maintain its certified laboratory status. The laboratory was not reaudited because Dr. Suann was able to rely on those very formal audit processes that were already in place.