The ISO 17025 standard is used by laboratories to develop and establish a Quality System for assessment by clients or third parties. ISO 17025 is now also being used as a criterion for laboratory accreditation.

ISO 17025 is applicable to all organizations performing tests and/or calibrations, regardless of the number of personnel or the extent of the scope of testing and/or calibration. Apart from in-depth data on requirements, this seminar also outlines a framework for cost-effective implementation.

Areas Covered in the seminar:

• Benefits of ISO 17025.
• Management requirements.
• Technical requirements.
• Documentation requirements.
• Steps towards ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation.
• ISO 17025 and agencies, such as US FDA.
• Impact on Analytical Laboratories.
• Recommendations for implementation.
• Dealing with multiple quality systems.
• Preparation for an ISO 17025 Audit.
• Local and global resources.

For easy implementation, Attendees will receive:

• Copies of all slides
• Laboratory Quality Manual: Template and examples
• ISO17025: Step-by-step implementation
• SOP: Laboratory Complaint Handling
• SOP: Document Management and Control
• SOP: Auditing Analytical Laboratories

Who will benefit:

• QA managers and personnel
• Analysts and lab managers
• Validation specialists
• Training departments
• Documentation department
• Suppliers of reference material