ISO/IEC 17025 Lab Accreditation

Course Description:

This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the ISO/IEC 17025 international standard, which outlines the general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. It covers how to implement the requirements in a laboratory setting, improve the quality management system, and ensure the accuracy and reliability of results.

Objectives:

• Understand the fundamental requirements of ISO/IEC 17025.
• Learn how to implement a quality management system in laboratories.
• Develop skills in managing processes and ensuring the quality of results.
• Understand how to prepare documentation and reports according to ISO requirements.
• Learn strategies for preparing for audits and reviews.

Target Audience:

• Laboratory managers and technicians.
• Quality and food safety experts.
• Internal audit teams.
• Measurement and analysis professionals.
• Laboratory consultants.

Prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of quality management principles.
• Prior experience working in a laboratory (optional).

Course Content:

• Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025:
  • Importance of ISO/IEC 17025 in laboratory quality.
  • Overview of the standard’s structure and key requirements.
• Quality Management System in Laboratories:
  • Developing a quality management system suitable for the laboratory.
  • Implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Quality Control:
  • Strategies for monitoring and analyzing results.
  • Managing nonconformity and corrective actions.
• Documentation:
  • How to prepare required documentation according to ISO requirements.
  • Writing reports and proper documentation.
• Audit Readiness Strategies:
  • How to prepare the laboratory for audits and reviews.
  • Handling audit findings and achieving continuous improvement.
• Case Studies:
  • Examples of ISO/IEC 17025 implementation in laboratories.