ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (BDS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018) General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
ÁÄÑ EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 scope:
The International Standard ÁÄÑ EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 is applied all over the world as a criterion for demonstrating the competence of laboratories performing testing and/or calibration, as well as sampling for subsequent testing/calibration.
The standard defines the general requirements for the competence, impartiality and consistency of the work of laboratories and is applicable to:
- organizations that have laboratories in their structure, performing testing/calibration/sampling, regardless of their size and number of their staff;
- competent and regulatory bodies (EA BAS, SAMTS) and other subdivisions;
- customers.
The 2018 edition of the standard has a new structure, that introduces the process approach and risk-based thinking and focused on the results of a process.
The new edition of the standard provides two options for the laboratory management system:
- Option A – the controls must cover at least the requirements of points 8.2 to 8.9 of ÁÄÑ EN ISO/IEC 17025
- Option B – integration of the requirements of ÁÄÑ EN ISO/IEC 17025 in the quality management systems implemented according to ISO 9001 "Quality management systems. Requirements".
What are the benefits of implementing and maintaining a management system in accordance with the requirements of ÁÄÑ EN ISO/IEC 17025?
The standard:
- enables laboratories to demonstrate their competence and ability to provide their clients with valid results;
- facilitates cooperation between laboratories and other bodies (e.g., inspection bodies, certification bodies, etc.);
- facilitates access to markets by accepting laboratory results when providing products and services in the supply chain;
- ensures the competitiveness of laboratories and can be used as proof of personal competence;
- ensures the introduction of mechanisms for detecting gaps and deviations in activities and processes;
- ensures the implementation of measures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness and achieve the desired goals and results;
- provides a reliable mechanism for decision-making and risk management.
Documents issued by accredited laboratories (protocols, certificates, reports) can be accepted without the need for proving, which is a prerequisite for improving international trade. The laboratory results are used as a guarantee for the reliability of the activities that affect public confidence, health and safety, the environment;
How to get ISO 17025 accreditation?
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (BDS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018) General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
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