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 […]
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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. […]
Consumer Product Safety Requirements for Children’s Products
The Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) was voted into law in 2008. The CPSIA includes provisions for addressing lead levels, phthalates, toy safety, and […]
Reporting Measurement Uncertainty
Many are familiar with the saying, “Measure twice, cut once,” which stresses the importance of being diligent when performing a measurement to ensure its accuracy. […]
Project 25 Conformity Assessment Program (P25 CAP) for Testing Laboratories
What is P25 CAP? The Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program (P25 CAP) ensures interoperability among the radio communications equipment used by first responders. Developed by […]
Reference Material (RM) vs Certified Reference Material (CRM)
ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories use Reference Materials, or RMs, and Certified Reference Materials, or CRMs, in a variety of ways. RMs and CRMs can be […]
What is Laboratory Accreditation?
Overview of Laboratory Accreditation Laboratory accreditation is an attestation of the laboratory’s competence to perform measurements based on a defined scope of accreditation. For a […]