Material Testing Laboratory

Management System ISO/ IEC 17025:2017

 Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025:2017

❖ ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is an international standard

standard for testing and calibration laboratories.
laboratories.

❖ It outlines the general requirements for the

competence of testing and calibration
laboratories.

❖ The standard helps laboratories demonstrate

that they operate competently and generate
valid results.
Scope of ISO/IEC 17025:2017

❖ The standard covers all aspects of

laboratory operations, including quality
quality management system requirements.
requirements.

❖ It includes requirements for impartiality,

confidentiality, ethics, and non-
discriminatory practices.

❖ The scope of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 applies to

all laboratories, regardless of the number of
personnel or extent of testing activities.
Management Requirements

❖ The standard requires laboratories to

establish, document, implement, and
maintain a quality management system.
system.

❖ It includes requirements for management

commitment, planning, resource
management, and internal audits.

❖ Laboratories must also continuously

improve their processes and demonstrate
compliance with the standard.
Structural Requirements

❖ ISO/IEC 17025:2017 specifies requirements

for the organizational structure, roles,
responsibilities, and authorities within the
laboratory.

❖ It includes requirements for document

control, record-keeping, and handling of
non-conforming work.

❖ The standard also addresses the

management of subcontracted testing and
calibration activities.
Resource Requirements

❖ Laboratories must ensure that personnel

performing testing and calibration activities
are competent.

❖ The standard outlines requirements for

personnel training, technical expertise, and
qualifications.

❖ Laboratories must also provide appropriate

facilities, equipment, and environmental
conditions to ensure the validity of test
results.
Process Requirements

❖ ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requires laboratories to

establish and maintain procedures for all
testing and calibration activities.

❖ The standard includes requirements for

sampling, handling of test items, and
ensuring the validity of results.

❖ Laboratories must also validate methods,

report results accurately, and maintain data
integrity.
Measurement Uncertainty

❖ The standard requires laboratories to

estimate and report the uncertainty of
measurement for all test results.

❖ Laboratories must identify and quantify

sources of uncertainty, including equipment
calibration, method validation, and
environmental conditions.

❖ Reporting measurement uncertainty helps

ensure the reliability and traceability of test
results.
Proficiency Testing

❖ Laboratories must participate in proficiency

testing programs to demonstrate the
reliability of their testing and calibration
activities.

❖ Proficiency testing involves comparing

laboratory results with those of other
laboratories using reference materials.

❖ Participation in proficiency testing helps

ensure the accuracy and consistency of test
results.
Internal Audits and Management Reviews

❖ ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requires laboratories to

conduct internal audits to assess the
effectiveness of their quality management
system.

❖ Laboratories must also perform

management reviews to evaluate the
system's suitability, adequacy, and
effectiveness.

❖ Internal audits and management reviews

help identify areas for improvement and
ensure compliance with the standard.
Accreditation and Benefits

❖ Achieving accreditation to ISO/IEC

17025:2017 demonstrates a laboratory's
technical competence and compliance with
international standards.

❖ Accredited laboratories are recognized for

their reliability, accuracy, and impartiality in
testing and calibration.

❖ Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 can

lead to increased customer confidence,
expanded market opportunities, and
improved operational efficiency.
Thank You

MUHAMMAD WAQAS
Laboratory Manager