Thinking about acquiring ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for your laboratory? There are many benefits. We’ve narrowed it down to our top 5:
#1. Sets a standard.
The accreditation sets a standard for your laboratory. In the process of acquiring accreditation, you will develop systems, establish consistency in operations, improve documentation, and strengthen the competency of your team, ultimately improving the overall laboratory environment.
#2. Demonstrates technical proficiency.
Achieving accreditation lets your customers and competitors know that your laboratory has demonstrated they are technically proficient and competent with the capability to produce precise, accurate, and repeatable results.
#3. Provides higher level of credibility.
Ensures that your processes produce a quality, repeatable measurement, which gives your laboratory credibility among your customers and competitors. This adds confidence in results.
#4. Recognized internationally.
ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation is recognized internationally, which can often open doors to new opportunities and markets.
#5. Drives continuous improvement within the laboratory.
ISO/IEC 17025 is designed to drive continuous improvement within your management system. This culture of continuous improvement will over time reduce cost, improve efficiency, and increase productivity, which ultimately will strengthen the performance of your laboratory and your team.
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Acquiring ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation is an initial investment that will provide your laboratory with these benefits and many more.
Still deciding? Further your research with some of these additional resources:
https://www.ddnmanagementsolutions.com/iso-iec-17025
https://www.iso.org/ISO-IEC-17025-testing-and-calibration-laboratories.html
https://www.iso.org/benefits-of-standards.html