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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

              Continuing our 3-part series about the new ISO/IEC 17025:2017, QSE Academy has created this concluding post to discuss the rest of the requirement clauses. Before you start implementing the standard, be sure to go through the management system requirements. We’ve also prepared toolkits at the end of this article for faster implementation.   7.6Read more

Recapping what we’ve tackled in the first part, the new ISO/IEC 17025:2017 applies to all organizations conducting laboratory activities, regardless of the company size. The standard includes requirements for competence, impartiality, and consistent laboratory operations. In the second part of our series, QSE Academy continues to explain the requirements that your laboratory should adhere to.Read more

According to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 applies to all organizations conducting laboratory activities, regardless of the company size. The standard identifies the general requirements for impartiality, competence, and consistent laboratory operations. Due to this, QSE Academy has created a 3-part article to explain everything you need to know about theRead more

            Both accreditation and certification are essential factors when it comes to ISO and Quality Management System. Organisations tend to confuse the two, which results to not understanding the processes necessary for each of them. In principle, accreditation and certification are similar, yet they differ about who does the job. The International Organisation for StandardisationRead more

When it comes to resource requirements, ISO 17025 has a clause encompassing externally provided products and services. Likewise, there are key aspects your laboratory must be aware of when creating a document control.   ISO 17025 requires your laboratory to ensure that only suitable externally provided products and services are used for activities. Meanwhile, aRead more