Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General requirements
5 Structural requirements
6 Resource requirements
7 Process requirements
8 Management system requirements
Annex A (informative) - Metrological traceability
Annex B (informative) - Management system options
Bibliography

Abstract

Defines the general requirements for the competence, impartiality and consistent operation of laboratories.

Scope

This document specifies the general requirements for the competence, impartiality and consistentoperation of laboratories.This document is applicable to all organizations performing laboratory activities, regardless of thenumber of personnel.Laboratory customers, regulatory authorities, organizations and schemes using peer-assessment,accreditation bodies, and others use this document in confirming or recognizing the competence oflaboratories.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	British Standards Institution
Pages
ISBN
Committee	CAS/1
Supersedes	BS EN ISO/IEC 17025 : 2005