nonconformities Archives

Lab technicians working on statements of conformity to prepare for ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.

Statements of Conformance

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022Erin Stepka

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. […]

Liquid dripping from pipette as worker tests in standalone sampling organization laboratory.

Standalone Sampling Organizations

January 11, 2022January 11, 2022Erin Stepka

Sampling is an integral part of our daily lives. The water we drink, the food we consume, and the products we buy are monitored through […]

A root cause behind torn brown paper uncovered through RCA analysis to remove nonconformities for accreditation.

Root Cause Analysis and ISO/IEC 17011:2017

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021Dan Hiltz

Radio legend Paul Harvey had a signature style in all his broadcasts. After he presented the known facts of the narrative, he would pause, lower […]

Researcher getting a headache after addressing nonconformities in laboratory through ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

Benefits of Addressing Nonconformities in the Laboratory

June 19, 2019September 9, 2021Melanie Ross, Technical Products Developer

It’s important for laboratories to plan and take action to avoid or eliminate nonconformities to reduce waste and rework, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction. […]