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1. ISO 17025 STANDARDS

2. Introduction
ISO/IEC 17025 is a universal recognized standard
that was developed in 1999 to provide accreditation
specifically to the testing and calibration laboratories
which were seeking accreditation.

3. Clauses
 Management Requirements:
This requirement is basically related to the
operations and effectiveness of quality management
system within the laboratory.
 Technical Requirements:
Basically, technical requirements are related to all
the factors that determine the accuracy and
reliability of the test and calibrations done by the
laboratory.

4. Benefits
 Increase of confidence of personnel performing
Testing/ Calibration and also the related data.
 Regular inspection of the laboratories so as to check
whether they are technically competent and have
sound Quality Assurance System.
 Enhanced customer confidence and satisfaction
which results in increase in business.
 Ease for the customers to search and identify the
laboratories which are accredited from the Directory
of Accredited Laboratories or their websites.

5. Benefits continued…
 Elimination of the need for re-testing of products
leads to savings in terms of time as well as money.
 The reputation and image of the laboratory has been
improved nationally and globally.
 Improvement in laboratory effectiveness and data
quality.

6. Costs
 Internal Cost
The costs related to implementation and to
maintenance of your accreditation.
 Certification Costs/ Registration Costs
Costs of registration depends on the size of your
organization.
Other fees include application fees, annual license
fees or certificate fees.

7. Adopted by
 NATA in Australia, established in 1947.
 TELARC in New Zealand, established in 1973.
 National Accreditation Board for Testing &
Calibration Laboratories (NABL) in India.
 Many others that followed the pattern of
NATA/TELARC.