ISO/IEC 17025 Consulting and Training

I. Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025

What is ISO/IEC 17025?

ISO/IEC 17025 is the international standard for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. It helps laboratories demonstrate that they:

• Operate a management system;
• Have technical competence; and
• Produce technically valid test or calibration results.

ISO/IEC 17025 combines management system requirements with laboratory-specific requirements for competence, impartiality and consistent operation. It is compatible with ISO 9001 but the two standards are not interchangeable.

References

ISO/IEC 17025:2017

Explanation of the main changes from the 2005 edition to the 2017 edition

ISO/IEC 17025 — General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories

II. Laboratory accreditation fields

1. Mechanical testing
2. Electrical and electronics testing
3. Biological testing
4. Chemical testing
5. Construction materials
6. Non-destructive testing
7. Calibration and measurement
8. Pharmaceutical testing

VILAS laboratory accreditation programme

III. Benefits of ISO/IEC 17025

1. Improve the laboratory’s technical and management capabilities.
2. Strengthen accuracy and reliability of test and calibration results.
3. Facilitate recognition of results within the applicable scope and arrangements.
4. Support alignment of Vietnam’s laboratory accreditation with regional and international practice.
5. Build customer confidence in testing and calibration activities.

IV. Who can apply ISO/IEC 17025?

1. Organizations carrying out testing, calibration and associated sampling, regardless of staff numbers.
2. Laboratories use the standard to develop systems and demonstrate competence; accreditation bodies use it as assessment criteria; regulators may use it when selecting laboratories for regulatory activities.

V. ISO/IEC 17025 consulting process

1. Initial review and report
2. Detailed planning
3. ISO/IEC 17025 requirements training
4. Develop documentation
5. Implement the system
6. Evaluate measurement uncertainty
7. Internal audit and management review
8. Prepare accreditation documents
9. Accreditation assessment
10. Post-assessment corrective action

ITVC supports consulting and preparation; the independent accreditation body decides accreditation and its scope.

VI. ITVC Global ISO/IEC 17025 services

Consulting

Consulting to establish and implement a laboratory management system in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025

Training

• Awareness and interpretation of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements
• ISO/IEC 17025 internal auditing skills
• Measurement uncertainty evaluation skills under ISO/IEC 17025

Related content

• Download ISO/IEC 17025 reference material
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