ISO 17025:2005

What is ISO 17025:2005?

ISO/IEC 17025:2005 specifies the general requirements for the competence to carry out tests and/or calibrations, including sampling. It covers testing and calibration performed using standard methods, non-standard methods, and laboratory-developed methods.

ISO/IEC 17025:2005 is applicable to all laboratories regardless of the number of personnel or the extent of the scope of testing and/or calibration activities. When a laboratory does not undertake one or more of the activities covered by ISO/IEC 17025:2005, such as sampling and the design/development of new methods, the requirements of those clauses do not apply.

Which organizations can implement ISO 17025:2005?

All the organizations performing tests and/or calibrations. These include, for example, first, second- and third-party laboratories, and laboratories where testing and/or calibration forms part of inspection and product certification.

Advantages of implementing ISO 17025:2005

  Laboratories can develop management system for quality.

  Laboratories can develop administrative and technical    operations

  Laboratory customers, regulatory authorities and    accreditation bodies may also use it in confirming or    recognizing the competence of laboratories

ISO/IEC 17025:2005 is not intended to be used as the basis for certification of laboratories.

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