ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation assess factors relevant to a laboratory’s ability to produce precise, accurate tests and data including the technical competence of staff, the validity and appropriateness of test methods, the suitability and maintenance of test equipment, the testing environment, sampling, handling and transportation of test items, and the quality assurance of test data.
UKAS accreditation includes the examination or analysis of:
Gases
Landfill Gas
Asbestos
Precious metals and stones
Fuels & Oils
Paints, Coatings and General Chemicals
Radiochemistry
Precious Metals
Occupational Hygiene
Olfactometry
Soil Chemistry
Stack Emissions: sampling
Stack Emissions: analysis
Water Chemistry
Readiness Assessment Tool
We appreciate the journey to accreditation can be daunting, with this in mind we’ve created a Readiness Assessment Tool. Start your self-assessment against the expectations of ISO/IEC 17025 and find out how ready you are to apply click here.
UKAS Training Academy
To support our accreditation work, the UKAS Training Academy offers a range of public and on-site training courses. Our portfolio of courses provide UK & overseas delegates with knowledge and best practice of accreditation practices and conformity assessment systems.
To find out more about courses specific to this standard, click here.
