BS EN ISO / IEC 17025

Introducing BS EN ISO / IEC 17025 – Industrial Physics  

BS EN ISO / IEC 17025 is a global BSI testing standard that was developed to enable laboratories to demonstrate that they operate competently and generate valid results. 

The British Standards (BS) are the testing standards produced by the BSI Group which is incorporated under a royal charter, formally designated as the national standards body (NSB) for the UK.  

Why is BS EN ISO / IEC 17025 accreditation important?  

Accreditation to BS EN ISO / IEC 17025 plays an important role in supporting the provision of accurate and reliable results from laboratory testing, calibration, sampling and measurement services across many sectors. By achieving BS EN ISO / IEC 17025 accreditation, a laboratory promotes confidence in its work both nationally and around the world.  

The advice given in this ISO / IEC standard helps to facilitate cooperation between laboratories and other bodies by generating wider acceptance of results between countries. Test reports and certificates can be accepted from one country to another without the need for further testing, which improves international trade. 

What’s included in BS EN ISO / IEC 17025 accreditation?

In order to successfully achieve BS EN ISO / IEC 17025 accreditation a laboratory must show their competence in a number of areas: 

• The qualifications, training and experience of the staff 

• The right equipment – properly calibrated and maintained 

• Adequate quality assurance procedures 

• Proper sampling practices 

• Appropriate testing procedures 

• Valid test methods 

• Traceability of measurements to national standards 

• Accurate recording and reporting procedures 

• Suitable testing facilities. 

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So, how can Industrial Physics improve your BS EN ISO / IEC 17025 testing? 

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