1.global Perspective of Accreditation-190707
1.global Perspective of Accreditation-190707
1.global Perspective of Accreditation-190707
Comparability in Measurements
Measurement traceability Reference Material Test Methods Proficiency Testing Uncertainty of measurement
COMPETENCE OF A LABORATORY
In evaluating the competence of a laboratory, the following methods are used: On-the-spot assessment of the laboratory by the experts. By evaluating the results of a particular test/measurement in a proficiency testing programme.
ISO/IEC 17025: General Requirements for the Competence of Testing & Calibration Laboratories ISO 15189 : Medical Laboratories Particular Requirements for Quality and Competence 6
Types of Certification
First Party Certification Second Party Certification
: Laboratory belongs to user, who is
user but user using his own means certifies the laboratory, and uses for his own requirements .
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MRA Developments
GATT Technical Barriers - re-test, re-inspection requirements Australia - New Zealand Laboratory MRA - 1981 Then Australia and New Zealand with UK, Sweden, Netherlands, etc. EA multilateral MRAs (include Aus, NZ, HK, Singapore, USA) APLAC multilateral MRA - 1997 ILAC World-wide multilateral MRA joining EA and APLAC and other regions - being developed
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MRA Evaluations
Based on APLAC MR 001 requirements International teams of trained evaluators Possible pre-evaluation Documentation review (two days): ISO/IEC Guide 58 compliance of management system Accreditation criteria consistent with ISO/IEC 17025 Independence and authority
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MRA Evaluations
On-site evaluation (five days): Review of records Training and competence of assessors Assessments properly conducted and up-to-date Appropriate committees and granting arrangements Traceability of measurement Reporting and close out of corrective action requests and follow-up if required Acceptance by APLAC MRA Council and signing on Ongoing surveillance evaluations
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Certification
Procedure by which a third-party (certification body) gives a written assurance that a product, process or service (of an organisation) conforms to specified requirements Specified requirements - ISO 9001 Assures the client that the organisation has in place an effective quality or environmental management system Does not confer technical credibility of the test result
Accreditation
Procedure by which an authoritative body (NABL) gives formal recognition that a body (laboratory) or person (signatory) is competent to carry out specific tasks (scope) Criteria - ISO/IEC 17025 (includes all those requirements of ISO 9001 relevant to the scope of laboratories) Assures the client that the procedures and test results are technically valid Recognizes the technical competence of laboratory staff Endorses the the laboratory operates the the management system effectively
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BENEFITS OF ACCREDITATION
National and international recognition Public and industry acceptance Assurance to clients of good laboratory practice Provides global equivalence Provides comparability in measurements Decision makers can rely on test results Improves staff motivation Ensures better support in the event of legal challenge Saves money by getting it right at first time.
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Accreditation Bodies Accredited laboratories , Inspection Bodies, Certification Bodies (ISO/IEC 17011) Inspection Laboratories Bodies Test items/ Inspect designs, Materials Processes, or Calibrate Products, Equipment. Services, Plant ISO/IES 17025 ISO/IEC 17020 Generates technically valid test results / calibration data Design, processes Products Services ,Plant are certified (Standard/ Specifications) Product Certifier License Products to use a Cert. Mark ISO/IEC Guide 65 An Item or Material is Certified (Standards/ Specifications) QMS Certifiers Certify Quality Management systems ISO/IEC Guide 62 EMS Certifiers Certify Environmental Management Systems ISO/IEC Guide 66 Personnel Certify Personnel as Competent ISO/IEC 17024
Personnel Companies are Are Certified Certified To Check ISO 14001 Against Requirements
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