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ISO/IEC 17025

ISO/IEC 17025 – Testing Laboratories

ISO/IEC 17025 is the international standard for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. Accreditation for testing laboratories demonstrates that your laboratory operates a sound management system and is technically competent to produce valid, reliable test results.

Who It Applies To

Testing laboratories in any discipline that need to demonstrate technical competence and generate results that are accepted by customers, regulators, and international partners.

  • Chemical, microbiological, and physical testing laboratories
  • Environmental and materials testing laboratories
  • Laboratories supporting regulatory or trade requirements
  • In-house and independent commercial laboratories

Assessment Steps

  1. 1Review of the laboratory management system and quality documentation
  2. 2Evaluation of method validation, measurement uncertainty, and traceability
  3. 3Witnessing of test methods within the requested scope
  4. 4Assessment of personnel competence and equipment control

Expected Outcomes & Deliverables

  • Accreditation certificate for the defined testing scope
  • Formal scope of accreditation listing methods and disciplines
  • International recognition of test reports
  • A roadmap for continual improvement of laboratory operations

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