Overview
The ISO 17025 Malaysia is a sort of accreditation that is awarded to labs that carry out tests, research, and product testing. Anyone who works in a laboratory setting or in a field related to laboratories would agree that this acknowledgment is crucial. In actuality, it is highly acknowledged by all laboratory professionals worldwide. Having accreditation would indicate that your lab satisfies the requirements and is well run. Most laboratories would try their best to get accredited as it would increase the overall reputation of the laboratory be it locally or internationally. This would give a sense of trust to people which is able to improve the business overall. Some of the famous firms that have accredited labs are listed herein; Lembaga Getah Malaysia, Marigold Industrial Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Sgs Laboratory Services (M) Sdn Bhd, Sime Darby technology Centre Sdn Bhd, Continental Sime Tyre Technology
Requirements Needed For Accreditation
A laboratory needs to meet specific requirements in order to perform testing in accordance with the ISO 17025 Malaysia standard. For instance, it must have a calibration system that is comparable to or superior to those of another business or nation. Additionally, it must have a permanent facility and trained staff. An international standard called ISO 17025 governs the effectiveness of laboratory testing. All requirements that laboratories must fulfill in order to be accredited by their various government authorities are included in the worldwide standard. A written plan detailing both internal and external routine maintenance processes, a written sample preservation policy, and a written protocol for keeping equipment in line with its intended usage are things needed for the accreditation process.
Process Involved
You will first be put into a category. For the testing, the most common categories are I, II, and III. According to the list of measurements or tests that the accreditation association employs, the specifics will be looked into in further detail. At this point, testing would also be done. This would include the site’s location, the activities carried out, and the site’s registration. Identification of each site and the type of testing it conducts would be required for the second category of accreditation. For the third level of certification, applicants would need to offer a thorough explanation and identification of all laboratory subcategories, as well as the mobile lab (if there is any). At this point, a copy of the quality manual must also be sent.
The applicants will receive an invoice with a summary of the application fees to be paid after all of this is completed (only if their application is approved). After the payment has been received, the assessor will begin their work by conducting a thorough examination and audit. This decision would be made in light of all the applicants’ supporting documentation. The assessor would also conduct an assessment if necessary to gauge how well the system was functioning. This is to check whether or not it offers quality that is promising. The specific laboratory will be informed and granted the certificate for use once it is demonstrated that it meets all requirements to be accredited.