
ISO 17025 - Testing and Calibration Laboratories
The ISO 17025 is a globally recognized benchmark for testing and calibration laboratories and outlines the requirements that define their competence and quality. This standard forms the foundation for labs to build their quality, admin and operations systems.
Some of the key features of this standard are:
- Criteria that verify the correctness and reliability of results.
- Impartiality and confidentiality.
- Ensuring personnel competence and training.
- Proper maintenance of calibration and testing equipment.
- Maintenance of calibration/ testing trail to keep measurements traceable.
- Proper evaluation and disclosure of measurement uncertainty.
Benefits of Implementing ISO 17025
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Fosters customer confidence and improves customer satisfaction.
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Creates a competitive advantage in new markets and facilitates global business opportunities.
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Establishes a robust quality management system with streamlined processes, enabling efficient operations, reduced risk of errors, and a continuous feedback and improvement mechanism.
How Certification Works
We are with you from start to finish
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Gap Analysis
Identify gaps in the current system. Assess organization needs.
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Documentation
Manual, SOP, work instructions, templates and checklists.
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Training
Awareness of the system and how to implement them.
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Implementation
What to do & how to do it. Monitor and measure performance.
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Audit
Verify that the system is working effectively.