ISSQ Institute Organizes Training on Laboratory Management Practices

Currently, the laboratory management system based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is the most widely applied standard by testing and calibration laboratories, aiming to ensure stable and widely recognized testing and calibration results.

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is an international standard specifying requirements to ensure the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. Laboratories must meet these requirements to demonstrate that they:

• Are implementing a quality management system;

• Have technical competence;

• Can provide technically valid testing or calibration results.

The ISSQ Institute for Quality offers training courses on internal auditing skills to support laboratories in organizing and conducting internal audits in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements. Participants will clearly understand responsibilities, implementation methods, and internal auditing skills.

The course includes not only theoretical content but also practical exercises, enabling learners to handle real-life internal audit situations and enhance problem-solving skills.

The training course on selection and validation of methods according to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 helps learners establish procedures for evaluating new or currently applied test methods in laboratories.

Sample ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Training Certificate

Support for Laboratory Accreditation Procedures According to ISO/IEC 17025

In addition to internal audit training, the ISSQ Institute also provides consultancy services to help organizations implement laboratory accreditation in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025.

Steps for Implementing ISO/IEC 17025

Step 1: Understand the standard and define the scope of application. Leadership must recognize the significance of ISO 17025 for laboratory operations, set objectives, and define specific application conditions.

Step 2: Establish an ISO 17025 project steering committee. Since implementation is a major project, laboratories should appoint leadership representatives and departmental representatives within the application scope, including a technical manager responsible for directing implementation activities.

Step 3: Conduct a gap analysis comparing current laboratory practices with standard requirements. This helps identify activities that need improvement or supplementation and serves as the basis for developing a detailed implementation plan.

Step 4: Design the system and develop ISO 17025 documentation, including:

• ISO 17025 Quality Manual

• Relevant procedures and processes

• Work instructions, regulations, and necessary guidelines

Step 5: Implement the ISO 17025 system by:

• Raising awareness among all laboratory personnel;

• Training staff to follow established procedures;

• Clearly defining responsibilities and authorities.

Step 6: Train internal auditors and prepare for accreditation assessment by:

• Conducting internal audits and corrective/preventive actions;

• Selecting an accreditation body;

• Performing pre-assessment to determine readiness.

Step 7: Accreditation assessment conducted by the accreditation body to evaluate conformity and grant laboratory competence accreditation.

Step 8: Maintain and continually improve the ISO 17025 system after accreditation.

Key Factors for Successful ISO/IEC 17025 Implementation

• Leadership commitment: A prerequisite for successful implementation and maintenance.

• Employee participation: Active involvement and understanding of ISO 17025 are decisive factors.

• Technology support: Advanced equipment and IT applications facilitate faster and more efficient implementation.

• Continuous improvement: Regular improvement initiatives bring practical benefits.

• Professional consultancy and training provider: Although not mandatory, it significantly affects implementation progress and success.

The ISSQ Institute for Quality is a leading provider of training in laboratory quality management systems according to ISO 17025. With a team of experienced experts, ISSQ ensures satisfaction for organizations and enterprises.

Laboratory Accreditation Registration Procedures

Before submitting an application to an accreditation body, laboratories must complete the establishment and implementation of monitoring and management systems in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025, verified through internal audits and management reviews.

Accreditation Application Dossier

The application dossier submitted to the International Accreditation and Assessment Institute includes:

• Application form as prescribed;

• Laboratory Quality Manual;

• Documents validating test methods and internal methods;

• Internal audit reports and management review records;

• Controlled document lists and proficiency testing reports;

• Statistics on registered testing or calibration parameters;

• Other documents as required.

Accreditation Process

After receiving the application, the accreditation body reviews the dossier. If valid, an acceptance notice and application code are issued. If not valid, the laboratory is required to revise or supplement documents.

The evaluation notice is typically issued within 30 days from the submission date. The laboratory signs an assessment contract and pays accreditation fees in accordance with regulations.

For further support, please contact:

• Hotline: +84 981 851 111 | +84 24 2266 1111
• Email: vienchatluong@issq.org.vn | tcvn@issq.org.vn