WADA International Standard for Education (ISE) 2021

25 Nov 2019

International Standard for Education (ISE) 2021 : the World Anti-Doping Code International Standard / World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). - Montreal : WADA, 2019. - (International Standard for Education (ISE) effective on 1 January 2021)


The World Anti-Doping Code International Standard for Education is a mandatory International Standard developed as part of the World Anti-Doping Program. It was developed in consultation with Signatories, public authorities, and other relevant stakeholders.

The International Standard for Education was first adopted and approved by the WADA Executive Committee at the World Conference on Doping in Sport in Katowice on 7 November 2019 and is effective as of 1 January 2021.

WADA International Standard for Laboratories (ISL) 2004

1 Aug 2004

World Anti-Doping Code International Standard for Laboratories / World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). - Montreal : WADA, 2004. - (International Standard for Laboratories (ISL), version 4.0, in force 1 January 2004)

WADA International Standard for Laboratories (ISL) 2008

1 Jan 2008

World Anti-Doping Code International Standard for Laboratories / World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). - Montreal : WADA, 2008. - (International Standard for Laboratories (ISL), version 5.0, in force 1 January 2008)

WADA International Standard for Laboratories (ISL) 2009

20 Sep 2008

World Anti-Doping Code International Standard for Laboratories / World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). - Montreal : WADA, 2009. - (International Standard for Laboratories (ISL), version 6.0, in force 1 January 2009)



The International Standard for Laboratories was first adopted
in June 2003 and became effective on 1 January 2004. The
enclosed represents version 6.0 that incorporates revisions to
the International Standard for Laboratories that were
approved by the World Anti-Doping Agency Executive
Committee on 20 September 2008. The revised International
Standard for Laboratories is effective as of 1 January 2009.

WADA International Standard for Laboratories (ISL) 2012

19 Nov 2011

World Anti-Doping Code International Standard for Laboratories / World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). - Montreal : WADA, 2011. - (International Standard for Laboratories (ISL), version 7.0, in force 1 January 2012)



The International Standard for Laboratories was first adopted in June 2003 and became effective on 1 January 2004. The enclosed represents version 7.0 that incorporates revisions to the International Standard for Laboratories that were approved by the World Anti-Doping Agency Executive Committee on 19 November 2011. The revised International Standard for Laboratories is effective as of 1 January 2012.

WADA International Standard for Laboratories (ISL) 2016

2 Jun 2016

World Anti-Doping Code International Standard for Laboratories / World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). - Montreal : WADA, 2016. - (International Standard for Laboratories (ISL), version 9.0, in force 2 June 2016)



The World Anti-Doping Code International Standard for Laboratories (ISL) is a mandatory International Standard developed as part of the World Anti-Doping Program.

The International Standard for Laboratories first came into effect in November 2002. Further revisions were made after that date. The enclosed International Standard for Laboratories was approved by the WADA Executive Committee on 11 May 2016. The effective date
of ISL version 9.0 is 02 June 2016.

The official text of the ISL shall be maintained by WADA and shall be published in English and French. In the event of any conflict between the English and French versions, the English version shall prevail.

WADA International Standard for Laboratories (ISL) 2019

27 May 2019

World Anti-Doping Code International Standard for Laboratories / World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). - Montreal : WADA, 2019. - (International Standard for Laboratories (ISL), version 10.0, in force 1 November 2019)



The International Standard for Laboratories first came into effect in November 2002. Further revisions were made after that date. The enclosed International Standard for Laboratories was approved by the WADA Executive Committee on 15 May 2019. The effective date of ISL version 10.0 is 1 November 2019.

The official text of the ISL shall be maintained by WADA and shall be published in English and French. In the event of any conflict between the English and French versions, the English version shall prevail.

The modifications in this new version of the ISL are substantial and include:

- Important modifications and updates to Section 1 (Introduction) regarding the description of the different WADA laboratory standards;
- Revisions to the section of ISL definitions to include new metrological and method validation terms;
- Important modifications and updates to Section 4 (Process and Requirements for WADA laboratory accreditation) in regard to, for example, the different stages of the accreditation process, laboratory independence, laboratory disciplinary processes and the consequences of a laboratory suspension or revocation; as well as, the criteria for approval of a laboratory for Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) blood testing;
- A new Section 5 (Analysis of Samples), in which the previous Sections 5 (Analysis in Urine) and 6 (Analysis in Blood) have been merged. The updated structure of Section 5 follows the newly approved ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard, and includes important updates on sample storage and further analysis, method validation requirements, etc.;
- Updates to Annex A – in which the External Quality Assessment Scheme (EQAS) has been split into two new Sections: Section 6 (EQAS Program) and Section 7 (Laboratory Performance Evaluation), and requirements have been thoroughly revised; and
- The addition of a new Annex B: Procedural Rules for the Disciplinary Committee of the ISL, whereas the revised ISL Code of Ethics remains as Annex A.

WADA International Standard for Laboratories (ISL) 2021

1 Oct 2020

World Anti-Doping Code International Standard for Laboratories / World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). - Montreal : WADA, 2020. - (International Standard for Laboratories (ISL), version 11.0, in force 1 January 2021)



The International Standard for Laboratories first came into effect in November 2002. Further revisions were made after that date. The enclosed International Standard for Laboratories was approved by the WADA Executive Committee on 15 September 2021. The effective date of ISL version 11.0 is 1 January 2021.

In November 2019, a revised version 10.0 of the ISL -- which was reviewed in order to reflect and incorporate relevant changes and update the document in line with new technical, scientific and regulatory developments -- was approved by WADA’s ExCo in May 2019 and became effective on 1 November 2019. Subsequently, a revised version 11.0 of the ISL was drafted to ensure consistency with the 2021 Code and the other Standards. The amended draft 11.0 was circulated for stakeholder consultation from 10 December 2019 to 4 March 2020 and, further to stakeholder feedback, was finalized by the ISL working group and approved by the ExCo. It reflects the aim of WADA and its stakeholders to further improve and harmonize Laboratory-related anti-doping rules and activities.

The modifications within version 11.0, as compared to the current 2019 ISL v. 10.0, include:

  1. Removal of footnotes and their incorporation into the main text as comments;
  2. Reorganization of some articles in order to make the reading easier to follow and in line with the new ISO/IEC 17025 standard structure and Laboratory sample flow (e.g. storage of samples at the end of the analytical testing process);
  3. Revision of the terms and definitions section to include new 2021 Code, new ISL and International Standard for Results Management (ISRM) definitions;
  4. Important modifications and updates to Section 4 (Laboratory Accreditation Requirements) in regards, for example to: candidate and probationary laboratories; flexible scope of accreditation; Laboratory independence; Laboratory disciplinary process and consequences of a Laboratory analytical testing restriction; suspension or revocation of the WADA accreditation; as well as, process for approval of a Laboratory by WADA for blood Athlete Biological Passport analysis.
  5. Updates to Section 5 (Analysis of Samples), including the translocation of some articles, which has been done in line with the new ISO/IEC 17025 structure and Laboratory sample flow. This section includes important changes and clarifications on requirements for Laboratory security, including control and security of electronic data and information; “A” and “B” sample confirmation procedures; additional analyses that Laboratories may perform on doping control samples in addition to routine anti-doping testing; long-term sample storage and further analysis; reporting of results and secondary use (research, quality assurance) and disposal of samples.
  6. Updates to Section 6 (External Quality Assessment Scheme Program) and Section 7 (Laboratory Performance Evaluation), regarding the source of double-blind EQAS samples, reporting of blind and double-blind samples in a timely manner and evaluation of Laboratories under suspension;
  7. Further clarifications in some provisions of Annex A: Code of Ethics; and
  8. A new Annex B: Accreditation for Major Events, whereas the former Annex B becomes Annex C: Procedural Rules.

WADA International Standard for Results Managment (ISRM) 2021

25 Nov 2019

International Standard for Results Managment (ISRM) 2021 : the World Anti-Doping Code International Standard / World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). - Montreal : WADA, 2019. - (International Standard for Results Managment (ISRM) effective on 1 January 2021)


The World Anti-Doping Code International Standard for Results Management is a mandatory International Standard developed as part of the World Anti-Doping Program. It was developed in consultation with Signatories, public authorities, and other relevant stakeholders.

The International Standard for Results Management was first adopted and approved by the WADA Executive Committee at the World Conference on Doping in Sport in Katowice on 7 November 2019 and is effective as of 1 January 2021.

WADA International Standard for Testing (IST) 2009

16 May 2008

Testing : the World Anti-Doping Code International Standard / World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). - Montreal : WADA, 2008. - (International Standard for Testing (IST) effective on 1 January 2009)

World Anti-Doping Code International Standard for Testing is a mandatory International Standard (Level 2) developed as part of the World Anti-Doping Program.

The main purpose of the International Standard for Testing is to plan for effective Testing, both In-Competition and Out-of-Competition, and to maintain the integrity and identity of the Samples collected, from the point the Athlete is notified of the test to the point the Samples are transported to the laboratory for analysis.

The International Standard for Testing includes standards for test distribution planning, notification of Athletes, preparing for and conducting Sample collection, security/post test administration and transport of Samples.

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