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News and Commentary on ISO Management System Standards

17 May 2026

When is a Calibration Certificate, in fact, a Verification Certificate?

When a certificate does not show an ISO 17025 Accreditation logo, a Calibration Certificate can be difficult to check. And sometimes it's as if the Calibration Laboratory were trying to confuse you! ISO 17025:2017, which sets out general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, has in recent years become the 'new normal' for laboratories offering reliable testing ...

22 Apr 2025

Why Lab Management and Accreditation to ISO 17025 Matters

ISO 17025

Clearly defined and strictly followed laboratory quality controls are a must when offering laboratory services of any kind. New businesses rarely ponder the benefits of being accredited to ISO 17025 however, even the smallest organization has a lot to gain from an accredited Testing and/or Calibration Laboratory Management System (TCLMS). Startup priorities, and the fact that it takes a minimum ...

08 Apr 2025

Combining ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 for Laboratories

ISO 17025, ISO 9001

It is not unusual for your lab to be simultaneously certified to both standards. But are you doing it effectively and efficiently? It's not uncommon for Laboratories to be certified to more than one Standard. For example, a Calibration Laboratory may be accredited to ISO 17025, the ISO standard for calibration of testing laboratories, and certified to ISO 9001, the ISO standard for quality ...

15 Feb 2025

Essential Documentation for ISO 17025 Accreditation

ISO 17025

ISO 17025 documentation refers to the set of documents and records required to establish and maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017, the international standard for testing and calibration laboratories. This documentation covers all aspects of laboratory operations, such as equipment calibration, sample handling, testing methods, data analysis, and reporting, with the aim of ensuring the ...

17 Dec 2024

Regulations and Standards Related to Laboratory Management

ISO 17025

Regulations and standards are critical to ensuring laboratory operations' accuracy, reliability, and safety. These are fundamental to achieving high-quality results and maintaining the integrity of scientific work. Regulations and standards also provide a structured framework that laboratories must follow to meet both internal quality goals and external regulatory requirements. While an ...