Defining the ISO 17025 scope of accreditation can feel complex, but it’s the foundation of your laboratory’s credibility. It shows exactly what tests or calibrations you’re accredited to perform and proves your technical competence. Your scope of accreditation clearly defines where your lab’s authority begins and ends, helping both customers and assessors trust your results….
Trying to pin down the real ISO 17025 accreditation cost? Yeah, it’s tricky. The total cost of ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation usually ranges from several thousand to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on your lab’s size, scope, and readiness. You’ll end up budgeting for application fees, on‑site assessments, training, quality management system setup, and those ongoing…
If your medical lab is aiming for ISO 15189 accreditation, you’ll need an ISO 15189 quality manual that actually works for you—not just a document that ticks boxes. This thing forms the backbone of your quality management system. It’s not just for show; it keeps your daily work on track, helps ensure patient safety, and…
ISO 17025 internal auditor training is one of the most critical steps in preparing a laboratory for accreditation. While many labs focus on documentation and procedures, accreditation bodies also require evidence that your internal auditors are competent. As a certified ISO/IEC 17025 assessor for one of the largest accreditation bodies, I’ve seen firsthand that poorly…
ISO 17025 training for laboratories is one of the most important steps on the path to accreditation. While documentation and procedures are critical, accreditation ultimately depends on whether your team understands the requirements and can apply them consistently in daily operations. Without structured training, even the best-prepared quality manual will fall short, leading to gaps…
If your lab wants to show off the quality and reliability of its results, getting a handle on ISO 17025 Clause 8 is pretty much non-negotiable. Clause 8 spells out the management system requirements you need to document, roll out, and keep up with to back up your commitment to the ISO 17025 standard. We’re…
ISO 17025 Clause 7 spells out the process requirements that testing and calibration labs need to follow if they want reliable, consistent results. Basically, these requirements shape everything you do in the lab, from how you handle samples to the way you record and report your data. If you want your lab to earn a…
Risk assessment and risk management keep your business safe and on track. So, what is risk assessment and risk management all about? Risk assessment means finding, analyzing, and understanding risks that could hurt your company. Risk management is about actually doing something to reduce or control those risks. They work together to help you protect…
If you’re running a lab and want to stand out, ISO 17025 accreditation is a solid way to show you’re serious about quality and competence. To become an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, you’ll need a robust quality management system, clear documentation for your methods, and you’ll need to get through both internal and external audits…
Are you preparing your laboratory for ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation? Understanding the ISO 17025 Clauses 6 and 7 of the standard is absolutely critical. These sections form the backbone of technical competence requirements for testing and calibration laboratories. In this post, we’ll break down what’s covered in Clauses 6 and 7, highlight the difference between technical…
