(0) CARLSBAD, CA / ACCESSWIRE / April 8, 2021 / OPTEC International, Inc. (OTC Pink:OPTI), a developer of UV and UV-C safety products using related advanced technologies specific to Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), today announced the company has applied for CLIA certification to ensure the test results are meeting and exceeding industry standards for clinical laboratory testing of the medical-related products distributed by the company. What is CLIA "The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) has been the industry standard ever since its beginning that started in 1966; the reason for the birth of CLIA was due to elevated laboratory testing errors. CLIA began as regulations for primarily hospital laboratories and independent laboratories. Through the years, there have been a few regulations passed to for CLIA in order for it become more encompassing of different laboratories and the level of testing they were conducting. Since the implementation of these amendments and regulations, the quality of laboratory testing has been on the rise, with quality deficiencies on the downfall. CLIA certified entities have stringent standards they must meet in order to maintain their status as a CLIA certified facility. The CDC, CMS, and FDA all support CLIA and encourage consumers to look for this certification when it comes to Laboratory testing and tests. This certification is beneficial for our COVID Antigen & Antibody tests, as it provides consumers with the peace of mind in knowing their test is certified and meets the federal regulations and quality standards of the country."