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?
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…
ANAB TR 2501 Requirements for Laboratory Accreditation
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…
ANSI/ASSP Z9.5-2022: Laboratory Ventilation
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…
Handling Hazardous Chemicals In a Lab
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…
ASTM D4840: Sample Chain-of-Custody Procedures Standard
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…
Statements of Conformance
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….
Ensuring the Validity of Results in ISO/IEC 17025:2017
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…
Use of Accreditation Symbols and IATF 16949
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…