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…
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…
Laboratory Accreditation Meaning Laboratory accreditation is an attestation of the laboratory’s competence to perform measurements based on a defined scope of accreditation. For a broader…
Technical requirements (TR) for specific programs are defined by ANAB to further outline additional requirements for the activities performed by laboratories within those programs. Technical…
An American National Standard, ANSI/ASSP Z9.5-2022, focuses on laboratory ventilation. Why Do We Ventilate Laboratories? Air enters your body through your mouth or nostrils and…
In laboratory work, handling chemicals is a necessary component of nearly every process. Chemicals and hazardous materials are utilized in laboratory research and testing within…
What is Sample Chain-of-Custody? During criminal investigations, laboratory testing often is necessary to attain data from evidence. Proper sample chain-of-custody procedures instill integrity and nurture…
Conformity assessments create producer and consumer confidence in the marketplace, as products under statements of conformance meet certain design and safety requirements from specific standards….
ISO/IEC 17025:2017, Section 7.7, “Ensuring the validity of results,” is a wonderful tool for laboratories confirming their end data is accurate and reliable. The standard…
Using Accredited Calibration Laboratories in Automotive Manufacturing Since the publication of the third edition of QS-9000 in 1998, the automotive manufacturing community has been seeking…