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The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) created ISO 17025 accreditation for testing and calibration laboratories. ISO 17025:2005 includes standard testing, nonstandard testing, and laboratory-developed testing methods. Hence, laboratories undergo arduous yearly inspection to retain their accreditation. Laboratories that are ISO 17025 compliant must meet several requirements such as: Uniquely identified and documented samples. Test resultsRead more

Accredited calibration laboratories have shown that they follow the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements. However, there’s still the need to further redefine certain fields of calibration.   The Use of Best Measurement Capability in ISO 17025 The Best Measurement Capability (BMC) is a parameter that identifies an accredited calibration laboratory’s scope. It is the smallest uncertainty thatRead more

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 outlines the general guidelines for the impartiality, competence, and unswerving operation of laboratories. It encompasses the general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. This is because instrument testing and calibration is important for guaranteeing accuracy in laboratories. Likewise, aspects impacting inaccurate measurements should be limited so the instruments can consistentlyRead more

As what QSE Academy explained in previous articles, ISO 17025 enables laboratories to show competency in operating laboratories, thereby promoting confidence in their outputs and work. Hence, management and technical quality improvements deliver practical benefits in the daily work of laboratories. Likewise, implementing an effective quality system results in increased laboratory business. This alone guarantees:Read more

Testing laboratories seeking ISO/IEC 17025 will be affected in various aspects. The difference between formal accreditation and good analytical practices is the amount of necessary documentation. Generally, good analytical laboratories validate methods, check the performance of testing equipment, and use qualified analysts. Unfortunately, they sometimes forget to wholly document test results. This shows the importanceRead more

What Your Organisation Should Know About the Certification Audit Cycle Implementing a Quality Management System (QMS) under ISO 9001:2015 requirements means consulting with a certification body. This involves learning what your organisation must do to certify your management system as compliant with the requirements. There are processes your organisation will face: documentation audit; certification audit;Read more

In our society, communication is essential because it makes conveying of messages systematic. It gives a complete understanding of ideas, opinions, and facts. In the corporate world, communication is given utmost importance so processes, rules, and details are properly explained and comprehended. Likewise, communication supports processes in order to make your Quality Management System (QMS)Read more

  There are changes in the new 14001:2015, including the risk and opportunity in the Environmental Management System (EMS). In relation, assessing and managing risk had replaced preventive action within the workings of the EMS. Similarly, there are essential benefits to the environment if risk and opportunity were identified and handled correctly. Consequently, this meansRead more

Benefits and Downsides of Contracting a Consultant   The rewards of implementing ISO 14001:2015 come at a cost. Your organisation’s top management might be considering hiring a consultant, which would add up to the cost of implementation. However, there are several other options for the effective implementation and maintenance of an Environmental Management System (EMS).Read more

  Organisations aiming to undergo an ISO 14001:2015 certification and audit process means facing an auditor. This final step involves an auditor who will check your organisation’s work, processes, and documentation. Sometimes, this audit could instill fear and tension among employees. To prevent this and to prepare your organisation, QSE Academy created this post toRead more