What does ISO IEC 17025 mean?

International Electrotechnical Commission
What is ISO/IEC 17025? The term IEC stands for International Electrotechnical Commission which in cooperation with ISO creates the specific system for global standardization. ISO/IEC 17025 is an international standard for testing and calibration laboratories.

What is the purpose of ISO IEC 17025?

ISO/IEC 17025 enables laboratories to demonstrate that they operate competently and generate valid results, thereby promoting confidence in their work both nationally and around the world.

What is the current ISO 17025?

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 specifies the general requirements for the competence, impartiality and consistent operation of laboratories. ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is applicable to all organizations performing laboratory activities, regardless of the number of personnel.

How do I become ISO IEC 17025 certified?

Steps to ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation

1. Learn about the Standard.
2. Perform a Gap Analysis.
3. Plan your project.
4. Train your organization.
5. Document your Quality Management System.
6. Implement your QMS and conduct business.
7. Audit your QMS.
8. Accreditation Audit.

What are the requirements of DIN EN ISO / IEC 17025?

DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 specifies the general requirements for the competence, impartiality and consistent operation of laboratories. This standard is applicable to all organizations performing laboratory activities, regardless of the number of personnel.

Do you have to be accredited to use ISO 17025?

In most countries, ISO/IEC 17025 is the standard for which most labs must hold accreditation in order to be deemed technically competent. In many cases, suppliers and regulatory authorities will not accept test or calibration results from a lab that is not accredited. Originally known as ISO/IEC Guide 25,…

What’s the difference between ISO 9000 and ISO 17025?

Laboratories are therefore accredited under ISO/IEC 17025, rather than certified or registered (cf. ISO 9000 series).

Is the DIN standard applicable to all laboratories?

This standard is applicable to all organizations performing laboratory activities, regardless of the number of personnel. Laboratory customers, regulatory authorities, organizations and schemes using peer-assessment, accreditation bodies, and others use this standard in confirming or recognizing the competence of laboratories.