Ensuring Excellence and Continuous Improvement in Every Process
ISO 9001 is a quality management system standard that outlines the requirements an organization needs to meet to become certified.
It focuses on continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and efficient management of processes throughout an organization.
By implementing a quality management system that meets the requirements of ISO 9001, an organization can demonstrate its commitment to producing high-quality products and services, as well as its dedication to customer satisfaction.
This can help build trust with customers and stakeholders, improve operational efficiency, and potentially increase revenue.
ISO 9001 provides a framework for organizations to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve a quality management system.
ISO/IEC 17025 is a standard that specifies general requirements for the competency of testing and calibration laboratories1.
It sets out guidelines for technical competence with a focus on quality management systems, personnel training, test and calibration methods, equipment maintenance, record keeping, and the reporting of results.
Organizations that perform laboratory activities can use the standard to demonstrate that they are competent, and have established systems and procedures that ensure the quality of their processes and results.
ISO/IEC 17025 is the main ISO/IEC standard utilized by testing and calibration laboratories. The standard outlines specific requirements for laboratory management to certify competence in testing, field calibration, and laboratory calibration of analytical equipment.
It also provides rules and procedures for the interaction between laboratories, accreditation bodies, and customers.