What does accreditation to ISO IEC 17025 mean?
An ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation certificate will show potential customers that your laboratory values quality and that you have taken steps to ensure that your calibration or testing results are accurate and reliable.
Is ISO IEC 17025 accredited?
ISO 17025 is a quality management system and the main standard for testing and calibration laboratories….ISO 17025 vs NIST.
| Requirement | ISO 17025 | NIST |
|---|---|---|
| Accredited Program | Yes | No |
| Equipment Traceability | Yes | Yes |
| Quality assurance of test and calibration data | Yes | No |
| Quality management system | Yes | No |
How much does it cost to get ISO 17025 certified?
The median cost for ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation-related training was $12,715.
Does a lab need to be accredited?
Laboratory accreditation is the internationally accepted framework for increasing test quality and reducing the frequency of laboratory errors. In order to pass accreditation, the laboratory must fulfill a set of requirements mandated by the accrediting body.
How do I become ISO 17025 accredited?
Steps to ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation
- Learn about the Standard.
- Perform a Gap Analysis.
- Plan your project.
- Train your organization.
- Document your Quality Management System.
- Implement your QMS and conduct business.
- Audit your QMS.
- Accreditation Audit.
Who can provide ISO 17025 accreditation?
ANAB
ANAB provides integrated accreditation to multiple standards and many industry-specific programs based on ISO/IEC 17025. ISO/IEC 17025 specifies general requirements for the competence to carry out tests and calibrations, including sampling.
What is an accredited lab?
An accredited lab has been audited on a regular basis by an independent third party and has proven that it meets the management and technical systems requirements of the standard and the laboratory has adequate equipment to perform the tests or calibrations.