Guidelines for preparing a laboratory information file
A laboratory information file (LIF) is a document prepared by the laboratory. It contains specific and factual information about the operations carried out at the named site and any closely integrated operations of the laboratory. If only some of the operations are carried out on the site, the LIF need describe only those operations, e.g. sampling, chemical analysis or stability testing. The LIF does not include information specific to environmental management, occupational health and safety management, financial management or risk management.
A LIF should be succinct and, if possible, should not exceed 25 A4 pages.
The laboratory should give a short description of its activities under each of the following headings. Where appropriate, supportive documentation should be appended.
1. General information:
1.1 Brief information on the laboratory (including name, address and contact details).
1.2 Summary of laboratory activities (including those listed below).
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WHO TRS (Technical Report Series) 917 Annex 5:
