ISO/IEC
17025:2005 – General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration
Laboratories, is used to develop and implement laboratory management systems.
ISO/IEC
17025 accreditation is the single most important standard for calibration and
testing laboratories around the world. ISO 17025 accredited laboratory's have
demonstrated that they are technically proficient and able to produce precise
and accurate test and calibration data
By
having your laboratory management system accredited to ISO/IEC 17025, your
company stands to gain a gold mine of benefits. One of the main advantages is
that your laboratory will gain international recognition for its commitment to
quality, competency and reliable results. In addition, ISO/IEC 17025
accreditation will signify that you comply with an internationally recognized
standard, thus easing the global exchange of valuable information.
This
is only one example of what ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation can do for your
company. There are many other reasons to pursue accreditation.
Accreditation
is an objective way to assure your customers that you have demonstrated
technical competence to provide reliable and accurate test or calibration
results. Accreditation is objective because an independent, third party
accreditation body performs annual assessments to verify whether your system is
meeting all of the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025. This independent evaluation
is important to the customer, because it is an unbiased guarantee that your
laboratory is performing at its highest level.
Laboratory
accreditation is highly regarded both nationally and internationally as a
reliable indicator of technical competence. Many industries, such as the
construction materials industry, routinely specify laboratory accreditation for
suppliers of testing services.
Another
benefit of achieving ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation is that it will set your
laboratory apart from your competitors. ISO/IEC 17025 is an ideal management
system model for laboratories because it aims to control quality costs, improve
measurement accuracy and guarantee consistency of results. It is also
customer-driven. When implemented correctly, the elements of ISO/IEC 17025 work
meticulously together to ensure that required quality levels are met and that
customers' needs are satisfied. This can be a powerful strategic tool.
Furthermore,
when your company achieves ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, you will be presented
with a certificate of accreditation. This certificate can be used in
advertising, promotional literature and stationary to show current and
potential customers that your laboratory is committed to quality and has
demonstrated technical competency to perform calibration or testing services.
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