Introduction:

Making the decision to implement ISO/IEC 17025 can be critical to the overall success of a laboratory. However, the manner with which it is implemented is even more crucial, because if properly done, it will literally enable the company to meet the highest standards of its customers. It will also provide universal assurance that its data and service quality will consistently meet these expectations, resulting in worldwide acceptance of your laboratory's test results and provide legally defensible data to your clients.

This program will enable you to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively implement ISO /IEC 17025 and achieve accreditation for your laboratory.

Program Contents:

• History, purpose and structure of ISO/IEC 17025.
• Interpretation of the Standard.
• Comparison of ISO 17025 and the ISO 9001 quality system standards.
• How to comply with the detailed step-by-step requirements of the standard.
  • Organization and Management
  • Quality System, Audit and Review
  • Personnel
  • Accommodation and Environment
  • Equipment and Reference Materials
  • Measurement Traceability and Calibration
  • Calibration and Test Methods; handling of Test Items
  • Records
  • Certificates and Reports
  • Sub-contracting of Calibration and Testing
  • Outside Support Services and Supplies
  • Complaints

Program Benefits:

• The knowledge and skills to effectively implement ISO/IEC 17025 within your laboratory.

Who Should Attend:

• Executives, laboratory managers, quality assurance managers, project managers, team leaders or other key personnel responsible for implementing a quality management system based on ISO/IEC 17025.

Program Duration:

Two-day program