ISO 17025 Testing and Calibration Laboratories Quality MS – Introduction

1. Brief Description:

The ISO 17025 standard provides requirements for testing and calibration laboratories to demonstrate their technical competence and to produce reliable test and calibration results. This standard is applicable to all organizations performing laboratory activities regardless of the number of personnel.

2. Key Topics:

• Introduction to laboratory accreditation
• General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
• The laboratory accreditation process
• Quality management system documentation requirements
• Control of nonconforming work
• Internal audit requirements
• Management review process

3. Audience:

This training program is intended for individuals interested in understanding the requirements of the ISO 17025 standard, including laboratory managers, quality assurance personnel, laboratory technicians, and auditors.

4. Learning Objectives:

By the end of this training program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the purpose and benefits of the ISO 17025 standard
• Interpret the requirements of the ISO 17025 standard and how they apply to laboratory operations
• Understand the laboratory accreditation process and how to prepare for an audit
• Implement a quality management system that complies with the ISO 17025 standard
• Understand the requirements for control of nonconforming work, internal audits, and management review