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…
If you work in a lab, you know how much the right people, equipment, and environment matter. ISO 17025 Clause 6 spells out exactly what resources a laboratory needs to make sure results are reliable and technical work is valid. This part of the standard covers everything from staff training to equipment maintenance, making it…
Laboratories have to meet strict standards if they want their results to be trusted. ISO 17025 Clause 4 spells out the general requirements for impartiality and confidentiality in labs, making sure testing is fair and client information stays protected. That’s a big deal for building trust between labs, customers, and outside assessors. So, what do…
Testing and calibration labs need more than just technical skills to earn trust—they also have to follow clear rules for how they’re set up and managed. ISO 17025 Clause 5 lays out important structural requirements that help labs prove they’re reliable, legally recognized, and well-organized. Meeting these requirements isn’t just about accurate test results; it…
If you want to boost your organization’s quality and efficiency, learning how to implement ISO 9001 is a smart move. ISO 9001 gives you a clear framework to build a quality management system that meets international standards and helps deliver consistent results. When you adopt these guidelines, you show customers and partners you care about…
In the world of calibration laboratories, the credibility of your results and the trust of your clients hinge on more than just technical expertise. Documenting calibration activities accurately and transparently is essential, and at the heart of this process lies the calibration certificate. For laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025, understanding and adhering to the ISO…
Measurement traceability is a key requirement of ISO 17025 and ensures that your lab’s results can be linked to recognized standards with proven accuracy. This means your measurements must connect through an unbroken chain of comparisons to national or international measurement standards. Traceability is important because it builds trust in your lab’s work, showing that…
