iec 17025

Whether your organization is seeking ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for the first time or renewing a current accreditation, there are a few frequently overlooked or misunderstood sections of the standard to pay attention to.

This article explains the development process of a proficiency testing programme that is suitable for electrical and mechanical safety tests. The process for testing the homogeneity and stability of specimens is also discussed.

This article will summarize the major changes of the new revision of ISO/IEC 17025-2005, present the new outline of the standard and will discuss the new concept of a “risk-based” approach of implementing requirements.