ISO 17025 training is critical for labs working toward this certification. It equips your staff with the knowledge to understand, implement, and maintain the standard’s rigorous requirements.
Learn what ISO 17025 is, simplify the accreditation process, outline key requirements, and show how Verichek’s ISO 17025 certification training can help your lab achieve and maintain compliance.
Our ISO 17025 Training Services
Proper training isn’t just a checkbox on your to-do list—it’s essential if your lab wants to operate efficiently, minimize downtime, and meet ISO 17025 accreditation requirements. At Verichek, we deliver flexible, practical training solutions that help your team confidently meet and maintain international standards.
Comprehensive In-House and On-Site Training from an ANAB Certified Lab
Every lab is different, so your training shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all. Verichek is an ANAB accredited lab. We also offer ANAB Certified training both in-house at our state-of-the-art facility and on-site at your lab, giving you the flexibility to choose what best fits your schedule and needs.
Whether you prefer the convenience of training at your own location or want your team fully immersed at our facility, our certified instructors ensure you get exactly what you need, exactly how you need it.
Optimizing Instrumentation and Best Practices
Having advanced instruments is great—but knowing how to use them effectively is even better. Our training covers general instrument operation and best practices, making sure your operators produce accurate, repeatable results every single time.
We’ll help your team:
- Maximize the potential of spectrometers and other critical equipment
- Understand proper usage, maintenance, and calibration techniques
- Quickly troubleshoot and address minor issues, cutting downtime significantly
Simply put, the better trained your team is, the fewer mistakes they’ll make—and the smoother your lab will run.
Helping Laboratories Achieve ISO 17025 Accreditation
Verichek isn’t just another training provider—we’ve been ISO 17025 accredited for calibration and testing since 2001, which means we know exactly what you’re up against.
We’ll walk you through:
- Developing clear and effective work instructions and test methods
- Setting up and streamlining your auditing procedures
- Ensuring your lab processes fully comply with ISO standards
Because we’ve navigated the ISO accreditation process ourselves, we know how to help you avoid common pitfalls and achieve compliance quickly and confidently.
What Is ISO 17025 and Why Is It Important?
ISO/IEC 17025 is a technical standard—but fundamentally it’s all about trust. ISO 17025 accreditation is an internationally recognized certification that proves your laboratory meets strict standards for accuracy, reliability, and consistent quality in testing and calibration.
So, how does this actually apply to your lab?
When your laboratory is ISO 17025 accredited, it means you’ve been thoroughly assessed and confirmed to consistently produce valid, accurate results. Whether you’re conducting chemical analysis, physical tests, or calibrating sensitive instruments, ISO accreditation reassures your clients and partners that your processes meet rigorous international standards.
The benefits of ISO accreditation are pretty straightforward, yet powerful:
- Improved Accuracy and Reliability: ISO 17025 helps ensure that all tests and calibrations performed by your lab are consistently reliable and accurate. This reduces errors, retesting, and costly recalls.
- Enhanced Credibility and Reputation: Accreditation doesn’t just look good on paper—it’s a trust-builder. Clients, regulatory bodies, and other labs instantly recognize your commitment to quality, making it easier to grow your business and collaborate internationally.
- Better Compliance: Maintaining ISO 17025 accreditation means your lab continuously meets industry regulations and standards, avoiding costly fines and compliance headaches.
- Increased Operational Efficiency: By standardizing your processes according to ISO 17025, you’ll eliminate guesswork, streamline operations, and reduce wasted resources and time.
Simply put, ISO 17025 is your ticket to being trusted worldwide. It’s proof that your lab not only says it delivers quality results—but actually does it consistently.
Ready to Get Started? Schedule Your ISO 17025 Training Today!
ISO 17025 Certification Process
If you’re thinking about pursuing ISO 17025 certification, you’re probably wondering: What’s involved, how long does it take, and how tough is it going to be? The good news is, while the certification process does require commitment, it’s also straightforward when you know exactly what steps to follow. Here’s a simplified overview of what you can expect:
Step 1: Assessment & Preparation
Before anything else, your lab needs to assess current practices against ISO 17025 standards. This initial assessment identifies any gaps in your processes, equipment, or personnel training. The clearer your initial assessment, the smoother the certification process becomes.
Step 2: Documentation & Implementation
ISO 17025 is big on clear, consistent documentation. Your lab must create (or update) policies, procedures, work instructions, and test methods to align precisely with ISO standards. Think of documentation as your lab’s playbook—it tells everyone exactly how to perform tasks accurately, consistently, and compliantly every time.
Step 3: Training & Competency
Here’s where training becomes absolutely essential. Even the best documentation in the world won’t matter if your team isn’t properly trained. Comprehensive ISO 17025 training ensures your staff understands the required procedures, knows how to use equipment correctly, and is equipped to maintain compliance through consistent practices and ongoing quality assurance.
Step 4: Internal Audit
Before the official external audit, you’ll need to perform internal audits. Think of this as a “dress rehearsal” for your lab—giving you a chance to catch and correct any compliance issues before the official auditors arrive. This step boosts your confidence and ensures you’re completely prepared for the external audit.
Step 5: External Audit & Accreditation
Finally, an authorized accrediting body (like ANAB) conducts an external audit of your laboratory. They evaluate your documentation, verify your procedures, and ensure you’re meeting all ISO 17025 requirements. After successfully passing this audit, your lab earns official accreditation—a clear signal to clients that your lab adheres to strict international standards.
Proper training and preparation aren’t just helpful—they’re critical. Investing in high-quality ISO 17025 training early on simplifies the entire accreditation journey, ensuring your lab achieves compliance efficiently and confidently.
Get Started with Your ISO 17025 Certification Today
ISO 17025 Requirements and Compliance
If you’re preparing your lab for ISO 17025 accreditation, you probably already know there are specific requirements your lab has to meet. But what exactly are these standards, and how do you ensure your lab stays compliant? The key is understanding—and properly addressing—two main areas: technical requirements and management requirements.
Technical Requirements
These requirements cover everything that directly affects testing and calibration results. In other words, it’s the nuts-and-bolts of your laboratory operations, including:
- Personnel Competence: Ensuring your team has the right training, qualifications, and experience.
- Equipment: Proper calibration, maintenance, and operation of your instruments—because accuracy starts with equipment.
- Testing and Calibration Methods: Using validated, documented methods that produce reliable, repeatable results.
- Quality Control: Processes for monitoring your results to quickly identify and correct any deviations or inconsistencies.
Meeting technical requirements ensures your lab consistently delivers accurate, dependable results—which is exactly what your customers need and expect.
Management Requirements
Think of these as the backbone of your lab operations. These requirements include processes, procedures, and documentation that keep your lab organized, transparent, and compliant. Key areas include:
- Documentation: Clear, accessible procedures and records (think quality manuals, standard operating procedures, and work instructions).
- Internal Audits: Regular checks to confirm everything is working as intended—catching potential problems early, before they become major issues.
- Corrective Actions: Procedures for addressing problems, preventing recurrence, and continuously improving lab processes.
- Customer Service: Systems ensuring client communication is clear, responsive, and compliant with ISO standards.
Both technical and management requirements must work together seamlessly for your lab to achieve—and maintain—ISO 17025 accreditation. The right training ensures your team fully understands these requirements, keeping your lab organized, accurate, and audit-ready every day.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How to become ISO 17025 certified?
How much does ISO IEC 17025 certification cost?
Typically, smaller labs might spend a few thousand dollars, while larger, more complex operations could spend considerably more. But remember—this is an investment. Achieving ISO accreditation can quickly pay for itself in improved quality, reduced errors, and increased customer confidence.
What are the 5 requirements of ISO 17025?
- General Requirements: Ensuring impartiality and confidentiality in laboratory operations.
- Structural Requirements: Defining the laboratory’s organizational structure and responsibilities.
- Resource Requirements: Covering personnel competence, proper equipment, and adequate facilities.
- Process Requirements: Documenting validated testing and calibration methods, sample handling, and quality control procedures.
- Management System Requirements: Implementing documentation, internal audits, and corrective action procedures to ensure continual compliance.
What is the ISO 17025 certification for?
ISO 17025 certification is specifically designed for laboratories performing testing and calibration. It confirms that a laboratory has demonstrated competence and reliability, meets rigorous international standards, and consistently produces accurate, valid results. Simply put, ISO 17025 accreditation proves your lab can be trusted—by your customers, by regulatory bodies, and by the global marketplace.
