ISO 17025 Requirements

Definition

ISO 17025 is an international standard that specifies the requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. Developed collaboratively by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the ISO/IEC 17025 standard was devised to help these facilities ensure that they operate efficiently and can produce valid and reliable results. Certification to ISO 17025 enables testing and calibration laboratories around the world to demonstrate that they maintain a high level of technical competence and have sufficiently developed their quality management systems (QMS). ISO 17025 is referenced by regulators and accreditation bodies to assess or confirm the competence, consistent operation, and impartiality of laboratories.