2. How to meet the main requirements of ISO/CEI 17025 concerning equipment, traceability of reference materials, validation of calibration or test methods and estimation of measurement uncertainties?
The laboratory must have :
a record of all measuring equipment (devices or instruments) and associated software that have an influence on the accuracy and precision of the measurements taken;
metrological traceability to reference materials;
procedures for calibration and metrological verification of measuring equipment;
instructions for validating measurement methods ;
methods for estimating measurement uncertainties.
2.1 Example of equipment classification and technical requirements
Influential (critical) equipment must be able to permanently achieve and maintain...
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How to meet the main requirements of ISO/CEI 17025 concerning equipment, traceability of reference materials, validation of calibration or test methods and estimation of measurement uncertainties?
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Bibliography
Document LAB-REF-02 - Requirements for laboratory accreditation to NF EN ISO/CEI 17025
CITAC/EURACHEM Guide to quality in analytical chemistry Accreditation support
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - Guidance for Industry - Part 11 - Electronic Records ; Electronic Signatures - Scope and Application
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ISO 9001:2008 - Quality management systems – Requirements
ISO/IEC 17025:2005 - General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
FD X07-019:2000 - Customer/Supplier relations in metrology
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