Jost Chemical Earns ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation
Jost Chemical, a leading global manufacturer of high-purity mineral salts and specialty chemicals, has earned ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation by Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, Inc. (PJLA) for its St. Louis laboratory. This internationally recognized certification confirms the technical competence of Jost Chemical Co.’s laboratory in the field of Chemical and Biological Testing, demonstrating its commitment to the highest standards of quality, precision, and reliability in analytical testing.
The ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation represents the gold standard for testing and calibration laboratories worldwide, ensuring rigorous quality management, validated testing methods, and traceable results. By achieving this milestone, Jost Chemical reinforces its position as a trusted partner for clients who demand uncompromising accuracy in their testing and quality control processes.
“This accreditation reflects our dedication to scientific excellence and continuous improvement,” said Dillard Mazon, Global Director of Quality and Regulatory at Jost Chemical. “It provides our customers with the assurance that our laboratory operates at the highest level of technical competence, delivering reliable and defensible data that meets global regulatory standards.”
As an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory, Jost Chemical has demonstrated proficiency in its testing methodologies, equipment calibration, personnel training, and quality control systems. The accreditation further enhances the company’s ability to support customers in regulated industries, where compliance with international standards is critical.
With more than 40 years of experience, Jost Chemical has grown from its original St. Louis facility to become a global leader in high-purity mineral salts and specialty chemicals, with manufacturing operations in both St. Louis, Missouri and Kościan, Poland. The company’s state-of-the-art facilities一including its 185,000-square-foot St. Louis plant and 57,000-square-foot Polish facility一produce fully reacted, lot-to-lot consistent products that meet and typically exceed the most stringent customer requirements.
Jost Chemical has built its reputation on technical innovation, including patented fully reacted co-salts, while maintaining rigorous quality standards that serve critical industries from pharmaceuticals to biotechnology. Through continuous investment in research and process improvements, Jost Chemical remains at the forefront of mineral salt innovation while staying true to its founding commitment to quality and reliability.