NAC R&D Laboratories

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

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GL.001-NAC Guideline on Accreditation Service Fees
GL.002-NAC Guideline on the Obligation of Professional Liability Insurance for Accredited Bodies
GL.007-NAC Guideline for the Use of the NAC Accreditation Mark
GL.014-NAC Guideline on Cross-Frontier Accreditation Rules
PR.012-NAC Procedure for Complaints and Appeals
PR.025-NAC Procedure for Remote Assessment
PR.030-NAC Procedure for the Management of Extraordinary Circumstances