Laboratory
Accreditation
The international standard for testing and calibration laboratories, demonstrating technical competence and valid results.
What is ISO/IEC 17025?
ISO/IEC 17025 specifies requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.
It covers both management system requirements and technical requirements. Laboratories that conform to ISO/IEC 17025 operate a quality management system and can demonstrate they are technically competent and able to produce valid results.
Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 is typically granted by national accreditation bodies such as SANAS (South African National Accreditation System) in South Africa.
Key benefits of ISO 17025
Why laboratories choose to seek ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
Technical Competence
Demonstrate that your laboratory is technically competent to produce valid results.
Customer Confidence
Build trust with customers and stakeholders through independent verification.
International Recognition
Results accepted globally through mutual recognition agreements (ILAC MRA).
Market Access
Access contracts requiring accredited laboratory services.
Valid Results
Ensure your test and calibration results are accurate and reliable.
Continuous Improvement
Drive improvement in laboratory operations and technical practices.
Key requirements
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 includes both structural/management and technical resource requirements.
General Requirements
Impartiality, confidentiality, and structural requirements.
Structural Requirements
Legal entity, management, and organisational structure.
Resource Requirements
Personnel, facilities, equipment, metrological traceability.
Process Requirements
Review of requests, method selection/validation, handling of items, technical records, measurement uncertainty, reporting.
Management System
Documentation, control of records, actions to address risks, improvement, corrective actions, internal audits, management reviews.
Laboratory types we serve
ISO/IEC 17025 applies to all testing and calibration laboratories.
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