ISO 17043 2010 Package

ISO/IEC 17043:2010 defines the overall requirements for the competence of organizations that organize proficiency programs, and for the development and operation of these programs. These general guidelines are applicable to all types of proficiency testing and can be used as a basis for developing more precise technical specifications for each field of application.

👉  What is ISO/IEC 17043:2010?

ISO 17043 is an international standard that defines the requirements for the competence of proficiency testing organizations and the development and execution of proficiency testing programs. It is a general standard that can be applied to all types of testing programs, but it can also be adapted to specific areas. The requirements of this standard are intended to ensure that organizations performing testing are qualified to do so and that they have the necessary means to meet the requirements applicable to their activities.

This includes training and qualified personnel, as well as the equipment and environment necessary to perform the tests properly. ISO 17043 also establishes guidelines for documenting test results so that they can be compared with each other or integrated into a global database. This allows end-users to measure the reliability of tested products and ensures product compliance with applicable requirements. The ISO 17043 standard is useful for those who want to ensure a high level of testing competence and provide greater certainty about the performance of the final product.

👉 ISO 17043 requirements:

ISO 17043 specifies the number of requirements that testing organizations must meet to be considered competent. The general requirements include requirements for human, material, and organizational resources.

With respect to human resources, the testing organization must have highly qualified personnel who are knowledgeable in the test methods and procedures applicable to their task. It is also required to maintain an adequate documentation system and records for each test performed. All personnel should receive ongoing training to ensure that they are current on their qualifications and knowledge.

The physical requirements state that the tools and materials used by the testing organization must be sufficiently accurate and appropriate for the task at hand. This includes the use of appropriate techniques, as well as appropriate measures to ensure the traceability of the results obtained during the tests performed.

👉This ISO 17043 document package will help you to:

This ISO 17043 document package will help you ensure that your testing organization is competent and capable of meeting the requirements applicable to its activities.

It provides guidance on how to establish, manage and improve testing programs, while ensuring reliability and compliance with standards, including those specific to a given field.

This ISO 17043 document package provides guidelines for training the organization’s personnel to be qualified and knowledgeable in the methods and procedures necessary to perform testing accurately.

Equipment requirements are also described, allowing end users to keep their tools and materials up to date to ensure optimal accuracy of the results obtained.

It also contains guidelines on how results should be documented so that they can be compared with each other or integrated into a global database.

In addition, this documentation package provides guidance to testing organizations on the importance of maintaining an adequate documentation system, detailed information on how to report non-conformities or problems encountered during testing, and guidelines on the type of information required by customers and how this information should be organized and communicated to the appropriate stakeholders. Finally, it provides a clear and practical structure for everyone to easily comply with the requirements of ISO 17043.

👉Who this Package is for:

• This ISO 17043 documentation package is intended for testing organizations that want to maintain a qualified testing program that complies with the requirements of the standards.
• It is also intended for those responsible for training the personnel of that organization to be competent and knowledgeable in the methods and procedures necessary to perform testing accurately;
• End users who want to keep their tools and materials up to date to ensure optimal accuracy of test results;
• And to organizations that need to monitor the documentation required to compare results with each other or to integrate this information into a global database.

👉What are the expected results?

• 1. Achieve and maintain an acceptable level of competence to ISO/IEC 17025 certification
• 2. Follow the fundamental principles underlying the laboratory management system
• 3. Meet additional requirements for impartiality, integrity, accountability, and professional competence
• 4. Follow key processes to be followed by institutions (including consultation with relevant stakeholders and implementation of appropriate operational protocol)