ISO 17025 certification gives testing and calibration laboratories the same type of accreditation that ISO 9001 gives to manufacturing and service organizations. Learn more at http://www.CEBOS.com
2. Maintaining Strict Quality Control
Testing and calibration laboratories work within
strict guidelines
• Sampling identification
• Labeling
• Testing
• Analysis
• Documenting test results
ISO 17025 certification
• Same accreditation as ISO 9001 is for manufacturing and service
organizations
• Can attract more business & expand client base and profitability
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3. Two Main Clauses of ISO 17025
Management Technical
Requirements Requirements
Same as ISO Pertains to lab
9001:2000 operations
• Focus on effectiveness of the • Reporting of tests & calibrations,
quality management system equipment, testing and staff
competency
Requires extensive
documentation
• Creation of a detailed quality
system & quality manual
• Company should weigh benefits
vs. time/costs involved
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4. ISO 17025 – Five Clauses
1. Scope
• Covers technical operations that ensure lab is operated in a
quality manner
2. Normative References
3. Terms and Definitions
4. Management Requirements
• Covers documentation, document control, corrective action &
internal audit
5. Technical Requirements
• Most come from ISO Guide 25
• Include personnel, selection methods, validation of methods,
estimation of uncertainty of methods and measurement
traceability
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5. Certification Process
Complete in-
house or hire • Thorough understanding of ISO 17025
consultant
Conduct gap • Determine current stage of compliance
analysis • Identify any components that are lacking
Quality plan & • Utilize results of gap analysis
• Conduct internal audit once standard requirements
implementation are satisfied
• Contact ISO 17025 registrar to conduct an
strategy independent certification audit
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6. Benefits of ISO 17025 Certification
Several benefits to completing the certification
process
• Industry recognition
• Competitive edge over non-certified competitors
• Processes & procedures are clearly documented
• System to continuously improve
• Improved customer service & higher customer satisfaction
• Internal process to identify non-conformance to standards and corrective
action process
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