ISO/IEC 17025 - A Novel Standard for Laboratory Quality Systems
ISO/IEC
17025:1999 replaces ISO/IEC Guide 25:1990 & EN 45001:1989 as the
contemporary standard to be adhered to by all testing & calibration
laboratories. It integrates the requirements of ISO 9001 & 9002(1994)
& embodies the extensive experience of lab systems implementation.
The new standard not only contains specifications for quality systems
requirements but also those based on technical competency & the
ability to generate technically valid results.
ISO/IEC 17025 Benefits:
Common benefits from implementing ISO/IEC 17025 are:
- Promotes cooperation between laboratories & other bodies to assist in the exchange of information &experience
- Benchmarks and sharing best practice
- Customer satisfaction
Auditor Training Benefits:
- Approved courses are available at both foundation and advanced level.
- Courses include continuous assessment and written examinations.
- Provides Up To Date Information On:
- Introduction to concepts of Quality standards, National and international standards, Regulatory standards and Lab safety standards in Laboratories
- Quality Management System Implementation Methodologies for Labs as per ISO 17025
- Setting up Lab procedures
- Concepts of GMP and ISO 17025
- Lab practices Hazard analysis and Risk Assessment
- Auditing Human behavior and human ergonomics in Labs
- Lab registration or accreditation
- Document Control and Contracts Review as per ISO 17025
- Understanding the Purchasing and subcontracting
- Dealing with Clients complaints and non-conforming products and services in Lab
- Elements of a quality system in relation to laboratory testing; i.e. Equipment, Samples, Selection and use of reagents/test kits, Quality control, Laboratory documents, Handling of test results
ITQAN SERVICES ON - Lab
QS ISO 17025