National Quality Control Laboratory was first conceived in 1978 as an initiative of the Ministry of Health looking into the possibilities of improving drug control activities through the development of a quality control laboratory. The Laboratory was established as a legal entity through an Act of Parliament; CAP 244 Section 35D (Pharmacy & Poisons (Amendment) Act, 1992).
Mandate
The examination and testing of drugs and any material or substance from or with which and the manner in which drugs may be manufactured, processed or treated and ensuring the quality control of drugs and medicinal substances;
Performing chemical, biological, biochemical, physiological and pharmacological analysis and other pharmaceutical evaluation; and
Testing, at the request of the Board and on behalf of the Government, of locally manufactured and imported drugs or medicinal substances with a view to determining whether such drugs or medicinal substances comply with this Act or rules made there under.
Corporate Values
Professionalism - We provide quality, credible and reliable services
Integrity - We are transparent and accountable in what we do
Innovative - We are adaptive and open to learning as we carry out our mandate
Teamwork - We believe in internal and external collaborations.
Environmental Concern - We are stewards of our environment