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…
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…
Streamline Your ISO 17025 Accreditation with Confidence and Clarity Getting accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re staring down a long list of documentation requirements, unsure where to begin. But you’re not alone… and you don’t need to build it all from scratch. Using ISO 17025 templates may be the answer…
Quality management holds a big place in any laboratory that wants to keep its reputation strong and its work reliable. As someone who has performed plenty of ISO/IEC 17025 assessments over the years, I’ve seen just how much of a difference a structured approach to quality can make and why every lab needs an ISO…
ISO/IEC 17025 is the international standard that labs follow to demonstrate technical competence and quality of their testing and calibration results. For laboratory managers, quality managers, and lab owners, understanding the ISO 17025 clauses and how they are structured is essential. As a certified ISO/IEC 17025 assessor for a major accreditation body under ILAC, I…
I have dedicated my career to ensuring that laboratories meet the high standards of the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard. I am a certified ISO/IEC 17025 assessor for one of the largest accreditation bodies in the world. In this guide, I detail a systematic approach to conducting an ISO 17025 internal audit. I also offer a…
