ISO/IEC 17025 Certification is providing proof of competency to your results of the testing done in your laboratories. It is the global quality standard for testing and calibration laboratories. It is the basis for accreditation from an accreditation body.

ISO/IEC 17025 Certification standard published by the International Organization Of Standardization ISO and International Electrotechnical Commission IEC to maintain competency in testing and laboratories. ISO 17025:2017 specifics the general requirements of the laboratories for impartiality and operate competently with valid results and consistent operation by promoting the confidence in their work to provide results accepted nationally and all over the world.

Management Requirements and Technical Requirements are the two main clauses in ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation. Management requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 are similar to ISO 9001 for the effectiveness of the quality management system and operation within the laboratory. Certification is the declaration by the Accreditation Body that the laboratory is effectively meeting the requirements of ISO 17025 to perform and provide certification on their behalf, done after accurate assessment and confirmation.

Implementing ISO 17025 standard in your laboratory has several benefits to you as well as your clients and customers.

1. Enhancement in the brand image of the laboratory
2. Financial growth
3. Builds customers trust
4. Frequent investigation of quality of equipment
5. Adoption of advanced technology
6. Improved efficiency in process and procedure
7. Avoid unseen contingencies
8. Establish a Systematic approach to working
9. Adds credibility
10. Legal Validity of the Test/Calibration Report
11. Validation of Test Results
12. Measurement of Uncertainty

ISO 17025 an internationally accepted standard sets certain requirements for the laboratories to achieve ISO 17025 Certification.

• Impartiality and confidentiality are the general requirements of the laboratories to perform with confidence and maintain the trust of their users.
• A laboratory must be a legal entity in the eyes of the government performing its activity and effectively manages basic components of the testing and calibrations. This is the statutory requirement of the laboratories.
• To perform consistently laboratories need to have their resources in an appropriate manner i.e. well-advanced equipment, facilities, systems, other devices, and qualified personnel to perform the activities smoothly.

Apart from these main requirements other requirements include improvement in the work, make appropriate plans and policies, Customer feedback, Documentation, Corrective actions, Internal audit, maintaining confidentiality.

Laboratory testing, sampling, and assessment of conformity are major elements enabling factors for trade and technology. ISO/IEC 17025 Certification helps in the conformity of methods, policies, and procedures facilitate cooperation between laboratories and other bodies(clients and customers), and develop the acceptance of results. Defined activities with valid results help the laboratories to demonstrate the objectives of the laboratories. It is considered a sense of pride for your laboratory to have a third-party assessment to build reputation and trust among the users for your results.