Join the ILDA network of independently certified memorial diamond laboratories. The accreditation process ensures your facility meets the highest standards of scientific integrity and ethical transparency.
Submit the preliminary application with laboratory documentation, staff credentials, and equipment specifications. Initial application fee: €1,500 (non-refundable, covers document review).
ILDA reviews chain-of-custody protocols, spectroscopic equipment calibration records, and quality control procedures. Timeline: 4–6 weeks. Review fee: €3,000.
Independent inspectors conduct an unannounced on-site visit to verify physical facilities, observe live synthesis processes, and interview technical staff. Audit fee: €5,000–€8,000 depending on location and facility size.
Upon successful completion, the laboratory receives provisional accreditation, followed by full accreditation after 12 months of sustained compliance. Annual membership dues: €2,400. Full members receive ILDA seal licensing and Global Registry integration.
□ Business registration certificate (notarized translation if non-English)
□ Laboratory floor plan with equipment layout
□ Staff CVs: at least one PhD-level materials scientist or gemologist
□ Equipment inventory: HPHT presses (manufacturer, model, max pressure/temp), spectroscopic instruments (Raman, FTIR, UV-Vis)
□ Calibration certificates for all spectroscopic equipment (dated within 12 months)
□ Chain-of-custody protocol document (sample tracking from receipt to delivery)
□ Quality control manual with pass/fail criteria for each test
□ Sample test reports from the last 12 months (minimum 10 samples)
Complete the form below and our accreditation team will contact you within 5 business days with the full application package.