ISO/IEC 17025 is an international standard that establishes the requirements for competence of testing and calibration laboratories. It provides requirements for laboratories to demonstrate that they operate competently and generate valid results. The standard was updated in 2017 to better serve laboratories and take into account developments in technology and changes in working practices. It incorporates the use of computer systems, electronic records, and production of electronic results and reports. ISO/IEC 17025 is intended to facilitate cooperation between laboratories and acceptance of results between countries.