ISO/IEC 17025 Testing and Calibration Laboratory Systems

The ISO/IEC 17025 standard, “General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories”, sets out the criteria for laboratories wishing to demonstrate that they are technically competent, operate an effective quality system, and are able to generate technically valid calibration and test results.  

The standard will form the basis for the accreditation of competence of laboratories by accreditation bodies.

There are 2 main parts in the standard: 

1. Quality Management System

2. Technical Requirements