EasyLab 633: Novatest’s Structured Pathway for Testing Laboratory Authorization

The growing importance of testing and assessment activities on existing structures requires Testing Laboratories to adopt increasingly structured organizations, capable of integrating technical expertise, equipment, procedures and regulatory compliance.

This is the context in which EasyLab 633 was developed: Novatest’s structured methodology designed to support Testing Laboratories throughout the authorization process established by Circular No. 633/STC of December 3, 2019, from initial ministerial authorization to subsequent extensions to Sectors B and C.

A Pathway That Goes Beyond Documentation

Obtaining authorization is not simply a matter of preparing procedures and documents. A laboratory must demonstrate that its personnel, expertise, equipment, operating methods and management system form a coherent organization aligned with the activities for which authorization is requested.

For this reason, EasyLab 633 starts from the actual operating conditions of each laboratory.

Through an initial assessment followed by a Gap Analysis, the laboratory’s level of preparedness, available expertise, testing methods, equipment and existing management system are evaluated.

The results are then used to develop an improvement plan tailored to the laboratory’s specific requirements.

From Initial Authorization to Sectors B and C

EasyLab 633 can support different stages of a laboratory’s development, from obtaining its first authorization to expanding the scope of an existing one.

Circular 633/STC identifies different testing areas: Sector A covers testing on reinforced concrete, prestressed reinforced concrete and masonry structures; Sector B covers steel and composite structures; while Sector C concerns dynamic testing on structures.

For laboratories seeking to broaden their scope of activities, these extensions can represent an important opportunity for growth, but require careful preliminary assessment of the skills, equipment and organizational requirements involved.

A Structured Method to Support the Laboratory

EasyLab 633 organizes the authorization process into progressive stages, starting with the initial assessment and Gap Analysis, followed by an improvement plan and the development or review of the Quality Management System and technical procedures.

Support can continue through internal audits, verification of the effective implementation of the system, preparation of the application to the Central Technical Service, and preparation for the subsequent inspection.

Particular attention is also given to personnel competencies, a fundamental requirement for ensuring the correct application of testing methods and the reliability of results.

A System Designed for Future Growth

The goal of EasyLab 633 is not simply to achieve authorization, but to help laboratories develop a system capable of evolving over time.

New testing methods, new equipment, additional personnel and extensions of the authorization scope can therefore be integrated into an organizational structure already designed to support the laboratory’s continued development.

EasyLab 633 is part of the Novatest ecosystem, connecting technology, expertise, training, organization and regulatory compliance within a single structured approach.

Are you considering a new authorization or an extension to Sectors B and C?

Novatest can carry out a preliminary assessment of your laboratory to identify its current level of preparedness, the requirements already fulfilled and the actions needed to begin the authorization process.