Description:

The NAC R&D Laboratories program specifies the requirements for laboratories performing research and development (R&D) activities in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards. This program includes additional requirements outlined by the NAC National Accreditation Center and is governed by the NAC PR.019-NAC Procedure and PR.017 supplementary requirements.

Intended For:

Laboratories providing research and development services and seeking to ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards and additional NAC accreditation requirements. Additional Information: This program is accredited under the ISO/IEC 17025 framework by the NAC National Accreditation Center. For detailed procedures and supplementary requirements, please refer to the NAC PR.019-NAC and PR.017 documents available under the Public Documents section of the NAC website.

Program Requirements:

• General Requirements of ISO/IEC 17025
• GL.016-NAC.TCL Guideline for Metrological Traceability
• GL.019-NAC.TCL Guideline on Scope Areas for Testing Laboratories
• GL.042-NAC.TCL Guideline for the Estimation of Measurement Uncertainty in Calibration and Testing/Analysis Results
• PR.019-NAC.TCL Procedure for Proficiency Testing and Interlaboratory Comparison Programs