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ISO 17025 Auditors Tread Thin Line Between Checking Compliance And Advising
Flexibility in ISO/IEC 17025 is creating a gray area where audits can move from checking if requirements are met to influencing how laboratories choose to meet them.
One-Person Labs Create Single-Point Failures in Quality Systems
Relying on a single individual to keep a laboratory running smoothly creates a serious quality risk and a clear single-point failure.
Top 5 Reasons Laboratories Face Nonconformities
Most laboratories struggle to complete assessments without issues,
Certification Bodies May Use Own Labs Under ISO 17065, But Only If Impartiality Is Ensured
A product certification body may use its own testing laboratory under ISO/IEC 17065, but only if it takes strong measures to ensure impartiality.
