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Laboratory Accreditation

The process of recognizing and verifying the competence of laboratories to perform testing and calibration activities, ensuring they meet specific standards and requirements, such as those set by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)

intermediate
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Accreditation of testing and calibration laboratories is a critical process that ensures laboratories are competent to perform specific tests and provide reliable results. This formal recognition is based on adherence to international standards, such as ISO/IEC 17025, which outlines the requirements...

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Accreditation
A formal recognition that a laboratory is competent to perform specific tests.

Example: A laboratory receives accreditation after meeting ISO standards.

ISO
International Organization for Standardization, which develops and publishes international standards.

Example: ISO 9001 is a standard for quality management systems.

Competence
The ability of a laboratory to perform specific tests or calibrations accurately.

Example: A competent lab can produce reliable test results.

Traceability
The ability to trace the history, application, or location of an item through documented records.

Example: Calibration certificates provide traceability for measurement instruments.

Quality Management System
A structured system that documents processes, procedures, and responsibilities for achieving quality policies.

Example: A lab's quality management system ensures consistent testing procedures.

Calibration
The process of adjusting and verifying the accuracy of measurement instruments.

Example: Regular calibration of scales ensures accurate weight measurements.

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Key Concepts

Quality AssuranceISO StandardsCompetenceTraceability