Title
General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
Executive summary
Requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.
Abstract
This International Standard specifies the general requirements for the competence of laboratories 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.
This International Standard is applicable to all 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.
This International Standard 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 this International Standard, such as sampling and the design/development of new methods, the requirements of those clauses do not apply.
This International Standard is for use by laboratories in developing their management system for quality, administrative and technical operations. Laboratory customers, regulatory authorities and accreditation bodies may also use it in confirming or recognizing the competence of laboratories. This International Standard is not intended to be used as the basis for certification of laboratories.
Type
Specification
History and related standards
This International Standard supersedes BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2000 which is withdrawn.
This International Standard covers technical competence requirements that are not covered by ISO 9001.
If a laboratory wishes accreditation for part or all of its testing and calibration activities, it should select an accreditation body that operates in accordance with ISO/IEC 17011.
This International Standard includes the following cross references:
ISO/IEC 17000, VIM.
