Accreditation for ISO/IEC 17025 – Calibration Testing Laboratories

Global Standards and Accreditation Council (GSAC) oOers accreditation services for testing laboratories in accordance with the ISO/IEC 17025 standard. Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 demonstrates a laboratory’s competence to carry out specific tests and/or calibrations, including sampling. It also reflects the laboratory’s ability to generate accurate and reliable results, enhancing its credibility and acceptance both nationally and internationally.

Why Choose GSAC Accreditation for ISO/IEC 17025?

International Recognition

GSAC accreditation is recognized globally, facilitating acceptance of test reports and calibration certificates across borders.

Enhanced Credibility

Accreditation demonstrates a laboratory's commitment to quality and competence, instilling confidence in clients and stakeholders.

Compliance

Accreditation ensures that a laboratory complies with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025, providing assurance of the validity of test results.

Competitive Advantage

Accreditation distinguishes a laboratory from non-accredited competitors, opening up new business opportunities.

Continuous Improvement

Accreditation encourages laboratories to continually improve their processes and practices, leading to better performance and customer satisfaction.

Ensuring Quality and Excellence

Accreditation is a rigorous process that organizations undergo to demonstrate their adherence to specific standards and requirements set by recognized accreditation bodies, such as the Global Standards and Accreditation Council (GSAC). This process plays a crucial role in ensuring quality, consistency, and reliability across various industries and sectors. Let's take a closer look at the accreditation process and its key components:

Our Accreditation Process

Application

Laboratories apply for accreditation, providing information about their scope of testing, calibration, and quality management system.

Assessment

GSAC assesses the laboratory's competence, impartiality, and compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 through on-site visits and document reviews.

Decision

Based on the assessment, GSAC makes a decision regarding accreditation.

Monitoring

Accredited laboratories are monitored regularly to ensure they continue to meet accreditation requirements.

Accreditation Benefits

Accreditation offers numerous benefits to organizations, including

Global Acceptance

GSAC accreditation is recognized worldwide, facilitating acceptance of test reports and calibration certificates in international markets.

Enhanced Credibility

Accreditation enhances a laboratory's credibility and reputation, leading to increased trust from clients and stakeholders.

Improved Performance

Accreditation encourages laboratories to improve their processes and practices, leading to better overall performance.

Join GSAC Today

Join GSAC and demonstrate your laboratory’s commitment to excellence, competence, and reliability in testing and calibration services. Contact us to learn more about our accreditation process and how it can benefit your testing laboratory.