Overview of the Standard
The standard is applicable to all organizations that perform laboratory activities, including testing and calibration.
The standard covers issues such as laboratory organization, management, and technical requirements.
It also addresses the need for laboratories to have a quality management system in place.
The standard provides a framework for laboratories to demonstrate their competence and ability to produce reliable results.
It is based on the principles of quality management and is designed to be compatible with other management system standards.
Importance of Compliance
Benefits of Accreditation
Accreditation to the standard provides several benefits to laboratories, including increased credibility and recognition, as well as improved management and technical systems.
The process of accreditation involves a thorough evaluation of the laboratory’s quality management system, which helps to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
By achieving accreditation, laboratories can demonstrate their competence and ability to produce reliable results, which is essential for maintaining customer trust and confidence.
Additionally, accreditation can also provide a competitive advantage, as it demonstrates a laboratory’s commitment to quality and excellence, and can help to differentiate it from other laboratories.
Overall, the benefits of accreditation can have a positive impact on a laboratory’s reputation, operations, and bottom line, making it an important consideration for laboratories seeking to improve their quality management systems and demonstrate their competence;
Transition to the Revised Standard
Guidance for Laboratories
History of the Standard
Development and Approval
The development and approval of the standard involves a committee on conformity assessment, which prepares the document and submits it to national bodies for voting.
The national bodies then vote on the document, and if approved, it is published as an international standard. The approval process is crucial in ensuring that the standard is effective in promoting quality management systems in testing and calibration laboratories.
The standard is then reviewed and revised periodically to ensure it remains relevant and effective in promoting quality management systems.
The development and approval process is a critical component of the standard, and it is essential that it is done correctly to ensure the standard is effective.
Alignment with Other Standards
Relationship with ISO 9001
The ISO 9001 standard has been superseded by newer versions, requiring updates to ISO CEI 17025 to maintain alignment and consistency. The use of HTML tags enables laboratories to create and share their quality management systems online, increasing transparency and accessibility, and supporting their relationship with ISO 9001, always online.