The Importance Of Bioburden Testing
Bioburden testing is a critical component for medical device manufacturing to ensure the safety of the product and the user. Why Is Bioburden Testing Important? […]
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Implementing Beneficial Laboratory Practices
Implementing beneficial laboratory practices enhances confidence in the data generated by the laboratory, which helps bolster its reputation. Beneficial laboratory practices also improve productivity and […]
The Anatomy of a Laboratory Assessment
An assessment is a demonstration by a body that specified requirements are fulfilled. Assessments are performed by technically competent assessors who evaluate the competence of […]
ISO 20387:2018 – General Requirements for Biobanking
For over 100 years, human specimens have been collected and stored for research purposes. The initial specimen banks based their operations on the needs of […]
21 CFR Part 58: GLP for Nonclinical Laboratories
What Is 21 CFR Part 58? 21 CFR Part 58, Good Laboratory Practices for Nonclinical Laboratory Studies, prescribes good laboratory practices, or GLP, for conducting […]
IEC Test Report Forms (TRFs)
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) test reports forms (TRFs) help laboratories save time and money. This is because IEC TRFs contain all the required specifications on […]
What is ISO 17043?
Laboratory errors have a reported frequency of 0.012–0.6 % of all test results. This is why proficiency testing (PT), a formal type of interlaboratory comparisons, is an […]
Accredited Calibration Laboratories: The Qualities of a Trusted Lab
When sending samples to a laboratory for testing, the reported results can impact what happens next, such as deciding to release a product to the […]
ANSI Z540-1
ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 and ANSI/NCSL Z540.3, both commonly referred to as ANSI Z540, form a supplemental accreditation program to ISO/IEC 17025:2017. Implementing a laboratory management system […]
Challenges With Proficiency Testing (PT) in Cannabis Testing
The cannabis industry has seen significant growth in the past few years from the new medical and recreational markets to the development of consensus methods. […]