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Accreditations
ISO/IEC 17025 Calibration Laboratory Accreditation
What is ISO/IEC 17025 Calibration Laboratory Accreditation?
The ANAB calibration laboratory accreditation program is designed to promote confidence in calibration and improve quality through assuring compliance with international standard ISO/IEC 17025.
Our goal through accreditation is the increased acceptance of calibrations across all industries and improve the quality of calibration laboratories and the data they produce. ANAB accreditation has a long history of acceptance from government, clinical, chemical, construction, automotive, aerospace, electrical, food, pharmaceutical, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.
Accreditation will help move your organization toward global recognition, consistent operations, and a competitive advantage by providing assurance in the quality of calibrations with the objective of promoting confidence in data and measurement.
ANAB accreditation managers and calibration experts have practical experience in the field and are often viewed as peers in the calibration and metrology world. The ANAB calibration laboratory accreditation program is well-established and should be your choice for accreditation.
Steps to ISO/IEC 17025 Calibration Laboratory Accreditation
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Steps for Getting Accredited
- Request a Quote
- File Application
- Prepare for Accreditation Assessment
- Submit Documentation for Review
- (Optional) Preliminary Assessment
- Accreditation Assessment
- Corrective Action (if applicable)
- ANAB Accreditation Decision
- Receive Accreditation Certificate
ISO/IEC 17025
General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories
ISO/IEC 17025 specifies the general requirements for the competence, impartiality and consistent operation of laboratories.
ISO/IEC 17025 is applicable to all organizations performing laboratory activities, regardless of the number of personnel.
Laboratory customers, regulatory authorities, organizations and schemes using peer-assessment, accreditation bodies, and others use ISO/IEC 17025 in confirming or recognizing the competence of laboratories.
Talk to an Expert
Randy Long
Senior Manager, Inspection, Laboratories, and Related Activities
414-501-5339
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