ISO/IEC 17025:2017
General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 specifies the general requirements for the competence, impartiality and consistent operation of laboratories.ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is applicable to all organizations performing laboratory activities, regardless of the number of personnel.Laboratory customers, regulatory authorities, organizations and schemes using peer-assessment, accreditation bodies, and others use ISO/IEC 17025:2017 in confirming or recognizing the competence of laboratories.
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 specifies the general requirements for the competence, impartiality and consistent operation of laboratories.
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is applicable to all organizations performing laboratory activities, regardless of the number of personnel.
Laboratory customers, regulatory authorities, organizations and schemes using peer-assessment, accreditation bodies, and others use ISO/IEC 17025:2017 in confirming or recognizing the competence of laboratories.
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