Lecture 10

Question 1

What are the five main sections of ISO 17025?

Answer 1

General requirements
Structural requirements
Resource requirements
Process requirements
Management requirements

Question 2

What are the technical requirements of ISO 17025?

Answer 2

Competence of staff
Suitable premises with controlled environmental conditions
Proper test methods and equipment usage
Up-to-date manuals, instructions, and references
Personnel must be trained, and a training plan is needed for every staff member.

Question 3

What are the management requirements of ISO 17025?

Answer 3

The management requirements of ISO 17025 focus on the operation and effectiveness of the laboratory’s QMS. Key points include:

Personnel should not be under pressure that affects their work.
The lab’s organizational structure must be clearly defined.
The QMS should be documented in a quality manual with objectives summarized in a quality policy.
Non-conforming testing should be evaluated, and corrective actions taken.

Question 4

Who are INAB?

Answer 4

INAB is the Irish National Accreditation Board, the national body responsible for laboratory accreditation in Ireland.

Question 5

What standard is key for testing laboratories, and what areas does it address?

Answer 5

ISO 17025:2017 is the key standard for testing laboratories. It covers:

General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
Elements and operation of a quality system