General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories

• This International Standard specifies the general requirements for the competence to carry out tests and/or calibrations, including sampling.
• It covers testing and calibration performed using standard methods, non-standard methods, and laboratory-developed methods.
• This International Standard is applicable to all organizations performing tests and/or calibrations. These include, for example, first-, second- and third-party laboratories, and laboratories where testing and/or calibration forms part of inspection and product certification.
• This International Standard is applicable to all laboratories regardless of the number of personnel or the extent of the scope of testing and/or calibration activities.

It also includes information on:

• Scope.
• Normative references.
• Terms and definitions.
• Management requirements.
• Technical requirements.

Who will benefit:

• Organizations and management.
• Laboratories.