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Testing and calibration laboratories use the resource requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 to develop their management system for quality, administrative, and technical operations.   Furthermore, ISO 17025 accreditation is essential in improving a laboratory’s reputation. Part of the process of accreditation is knowing the standard’s resource requirements.   Clause 6 – Resource Requirements, is composed ofRead more

Accreditation plays a key role in social sectors such as food, medical, environmental, and forensic science testing laboratories.   ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation audit involves an authoritative body giving formal acknowledgment of technical competence.   Particular measurements and tests include third party assessment and international standard.   To prepare your laboratory for audits, QSE Academy hasRead more

Phases, Schedule, and Key Components of an Internal Audit for ISO 17025   ISO 17025 requires an internal audit of a laboratory’s activities. An internal audit aims to confirm that the operations of a laboratory continue to comply with the ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.   Likewise, an audit guarantees that the quality system meets the ISO/IECRead more

As an internationally recognized quality standard, ISO 17025 accreditation can magnify a laboratory’s client base. In this way, laboratories can attract more business and increase profitability.   Testing and calibration laboratories need to keep strict quality control, professional and qualified staff, and appropriate documentation.   They must follow strict guidelines for sampling identification, testing, analysis,Read more

  ISO 17025 Interlaboratory comparison is done to assess the extent of likeness in the results produced by various laboratories using the same method. Likewise, it equates to the performance and evaluation of calibration/test results for a similar item by different laboratories in line with prearranged conditions.   How to Conduct an ISO 17025 Inter-laboratoryRead more

The ISO/IEC accreditation for Food Testing Laboratories serves as a global proof that your operations comply with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements. This is why your food testing laboratory must gain ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.   The food testing sector has experienced significant growth and success over the past few years.   Many stakeholders are involved in theRead more

Here’s the catch-all accredited laboratories are ISO 17025 compliant, but not all ISO 17025 compliant laboratories are accredited. Although it’s a good starting point for laboratories to be ISO 17025 compliant, it is more rewarding to become ISO 17025 accredited. ISO 17025 accredited laboratories have proven technical competence by fulfilling the standard conditions to anRead more

            For ISO/IEC 17025, method validation is a key requirement to deliver meaningful data. Standard and in-house methods need validation and verification. Likewise, validation is a planned activity that encompasses parameters. Meanwhile, validation is incomplete if there’s no statement of fitness for purpose. In this article, QSE Academy explains the requirements and necessities of methodRead more

Proficiency testing in ISO 17025  is the establishment of the calibration or testing performance of a laboratory. It also refers to an inspection body’s testing performance against pre-determined criteria using interlaboratory comparison. Hence, proficiency testing is one of the most dominant ways of checking the validity of the test and/or calibration results.   The GoalsRead more

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 andRead more