Epil company, was established in 2000 with the collaboration of Amir Kabir University, University of Tehran, Iran University of Science and Technology, Shahid Beheshti University, and leading industrial companies. The aim of this establishment was to create a reputable center for testing, inspection, and certification with international traceability.
This organization, as an accredited laboratory, holds both national (ISO/IEC 17025 from the National Accreditation Center of Iran) and international (traceable from ILAC) ISO/IEC 17025 certifications. As a certification body, it also holds the international ISO/IEC 17065 certification (traceable from IAF). It has been endorsed by the National Iranian Oil Company, the National Iranian Gas Company, the National Standard Organization of Iran, Tavanir (Iran's national power company), the Communication Regulatory Authority, the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology, the Food and Drug Administration of Iran, Iran Customs Administration, and others.
The company consists of various departments, including laboratories, product certification bodies, international laboratory management, technical inspection, training, standard, development, and the identification of imported goods.