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ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requires formal documented environment and is viewed by assessors. However, many times the outcome of the tests is not fully documented. There is no doubt that any good analytical laboratory uses qualified analysts, checks the performance of equipment used for testing, and validates analytical methods.

The main difference between good analytical practices and formal accreditation is the amount of documentation to be developed.

Having a basis for most other quality systems related to laboratories, such as Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory PracticesĪnalytical testing laboratories seeking ISO/IEC 17025 will be affected in multiple areas.

Continually improving data quality and effectiveness of the laboratory.

Improved national and global reputation and image of the laboratory.

Accreditation will also help in getting more contracts from organizations that don’t mandate accreditation, but do give preference to accredited laboratories in competitive situations Some public and private organizations only give contracts to accredited laboratories.

Having access to more contracts for testing and/or calibration.

Implementing ISO/IEC 17025 as part of laboratory quality initiatives provides benefits for both, laboratory and business, such as: ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is not intended to be used as the basis for certification of laboratories.Ĭompliance with regulatory and safety requirements on the operation of laboratories is not covered by ISO/IEC 17025:2017. Laboratory customers, regulatory authorities and accreditation bodies may also use it in confirming or recognizing the competence of laboratories. ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is for use by laboratories in developing their management system for quality, administrative and technical operations. When a laboratory does not undertake one or more of the activities covered by ISO/IEC 17025:2017, such as sampling and the design/development of new methods, the requirements of those clauses do not apply.

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is applicable to all laboratories regardless of the number of personnel or the extent of the scope of testing and/or calibration activities. These include, for example, first-, second- and third-party laboratories, and laboratories where testing and/or calibration forms part of inspection and product certification. It is applicable to all organizations performing tests and/or calibrations. It covers testing and calibration performed using standard methods, non-standard methods, and laboratory-developed methods. The subsequent webinars will go into more depth on what is required to meet the requirements each of the elements.ISO/IEC 17025:2017 specifies the general requirements for the competence to carry out tests and/or calibrations, including sampling. It will provide you with an overview of the salient differences and similarities between the old and the new standard. This is the 1st of 3 parts to address the structure and requirements the new standard.

Is everything old new again? What are the new requirements that need to be addressed? This webinar will discuss the changes in the standard and their impact on your QMS. The new version of ISO/IEC 17025 was released on November 19, 2017. Have the rules changed? What are the new requirements of ISO/IEC 17015:2017? How does the new standard impact laboratories that are already accredited and how do you ensure staff adherence and ongoing compliance to minimize corrective actions arising from accreditation audits? Why you should Attend: Some are still struggling to get accredited and even those already accredited still have issues as evidenced by the number of non-conformances cited during the subsequent biannual audits. Many laboratories have successfully developed and implemented a functional quality management system that not only complies with the management and technical requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2005 but also meets their needs.