Minister of Energy Lauds Vivo Energy Uganda on Uganda’s first fuels laboratory ISO certification

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Dr. Mary Goretti Kitutu has lauded Vivo Energy Uganda for having the first ISO certified Fuels Laboratory in Uganda. Vivo Energy Uganda’s Fuels Laboratory was recently awarded the first International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) 17025:2017 certification, the highest accreditation globally in the energy business. The Minister was officiating at the unveiling of the certification at the Vivo Energy Uganda depot in Industrial Area, Kampala. Dr. Kitutu said that by becoming (ISO) 17025:2017 certified, Vivo Energy Uganda has committed itself to providing only quality products for its customers and creating the assurance to all stakeholders that they comply with international standards of testing and providing accurate results. “This is a step forward towards our fight against fuel adulteration and poor-quality products on the market. The government of Uganda and all stakeholders need to work together to ensure that more players in the business get certified to ensure the safety of products, equipment and machinery”. Dr Kitutu said.