Common Mistakes in ISO/IEC 17025 Assessments
Measurement Uncertainty • Live Risk Management • Effective Internal Assessments ISO/IEC 17025:2017 emphasizes both technical competence and a systematic quality management approach for testing and calibration laboratories. However, recurring nonconformities observed during Assessments tend to fall into three key areas: Measurement Uncertainty Risk Analysis Internal Assessments Weaknesses in these areas do not stay isolated. They […]
Case Study-Overlooking Impartiality Threats at CAB Certificate Certification Body: An ISO/IEC 17021 Nonconformity
Identified Nonconformity: Inadequate Management of Impartiality Risks at CAB CERTIFICATE Certification Body 1. Introduction and Context Organization Name: CAB CERTIFICATECase Title: Overlooking Impartiality Threats at CAB CERTIFICATE Certification Body – An ISO/IEC 17021 Nonconformity Industry: Certification (Management System Certification)Location: Arizona, United StatesScope: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 Management System CertificationStandard Reference: ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 – […]
Case Study
Case Study: Detection of Sampling Error and Process Improvement Company Information Laboratory Type: A private chemical laboratory conducting food analysesLocation: A laboratory operating in the Aegean region of Florida, accredited by a body that is a signatory to the ILAC MRAPersonnel: A team consisting of 25 technical staff (chemists, laboratory technicians), 5 quality control specialists, […]
Measurement Uncertainty in Laboratories
Measurement Uncertainty in Laboratories: The Hidden Aspect of Reliable Results What is Measurement Uncertainty? A measurement result is never “single and absolute.” Every result reported by a laboratory actually represents a point with a probability distribution around the true value. In other words, a measurement result does not merely indicate a single point, but rather […]
Understanding Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions in Laboratories
Understanding Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions in Laboratories Understanding Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions in Laboratories: Why They Matter and How to Do Them Right In any accredited laboratory, maintaining quality, reliability, and compliance is not just about ticking boxes — it’s about building a system that prevents problems before they happen again. […]
A New Era in Accreditation: NAC Introduces AI-Powered Smart Glasses in Assessments
Keeping Up with Innovation: NAC’s Commitment to Technology How AI-Powered Smart Glasses Enhance NAC Assessments The AI-driven smart glasses NAC has incorporated into its assessments offer a range of transformative benefits: Real-Time Translation: With instant language translation, assessors can communicate effortlessly with clients worldwide, eliminating language barriers that have traditionally slowed down accreditation processes. […]