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ISO 17025 Certification – Competence of Testing & Calibration Laboratories Consultancy (LMS)

Demonstrate technical competence and deliver valid results with ISO 17025

ISO 17025 is the internationally recognised standard for testing and calibration laboratories. It defines the general requirements for the competence, impartiality, and consistent operation of laboratories performing sampling, testing, and calibration.

ISO 17025 is applicable to all laboratories, regardless of size or industry, including private sector labs, academic research facilities, and public testing centres. Accreditation to ISO 17025 by UKAS or other national bodies is a powerful signal of quality and technical reliability — critical for regulatory approval, customer confidence, and international recognition.

AvISO helps laboratories develop, implement, and maintain ISO 17025-compliant systems that streamline operations, reduce risk, and support successful accreditation. With support from our ISOvA platform, you gain full visibility and control over technical records, procedures, nonconformities, and audits.

What our clients say

"AvISO gave us the structure and support we needed to move from a general QA setup to a fully ISO 17025-accredited lab. Their documentation and guidance were spot on, and ISOvA has been a real asset during audits."

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How AvISO supports ISO 17025 implementation

We provide structured, practical support to help your laboratory meet the technical and management system requirements of ISO 17025:

Define the scope of testing or calibration activities covered by the accreditation
Align procedures and technical methods with standard requirements and customer needs
Develop or refine quality management documentation, including manuals, policies, and SOPs
Train personnel in measurement uncertainty, method validation, and technical records
Support internal audit programmes, management reviews, and nonconformity tracking
Prepare for UKAS assessments, including document review and witness visit coordination

Whether you’re applying for accreditation for the first time or transitioning from ISO 9001, our support makes your lab system evidence-based, defensible, and audit-ready.

Common ISO 17025 challenges — and how we solve them

Unclear scope or method documentation
We help define an accreditation scope that reflects your real capabilities and supports long-term goals. Our templates support method control and traceability.
Inconsistent technical records
We introduce structured formats for calibration reports, test results, equipment logs, and sample tracking to ensure validity and traceability.
Difficulty demonstrating impartiality
We implement clear procedures for managing conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and client influence — supporting UKAS expectations.
Nonconformity management and audit fatigue
Our approach makes internal audits more meaningful and manageable, using ISOvA to assign, track, and close actions across departments.

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Whether you’re seeking accreditation, building lab capability, or responding to client or regulator expectations, we help you implement a compliant, consistent, and auditable laboratory system.

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ISO 17025 services from AvISO

Laboratory management system development

QMS design tailored to testing, calibration, and sampling operations
Documented policies and SOPs for test methods, validation, and results
Risk-based thinking integration across operations and resources
Nonconformity and corrective action systems linked to lab processes
Personnel competency and training frameworks

Technical and quality control support

Measurement uncertainty calculation and documentation
Method validation procedures for accuracy, precision, and repeatability
Equipment calibration and maintenance scheduling
Sampling planning and control measures
Subcontractor and supply chain quality management

Accreditation readiness and audit support

Gap analysis and mock assessments based on UKAS guidance
Internal audit templates aligned to ISO 17025 clause structure
Management review facilitation and improvement tracking
Pre-assessment support for witness testing, documentation packs, and auditor Q&A

Ongoing training and development

Training for lab managers, QA leads, and technical staff on ISO 17025 principles
Root cause analysis and improvement planning
Communication and records control workshops
Annual system review and update planning

ISOvA for digital ISO 17025 management

Our ISOvA compliance platform helps labs maintain real-time visibility and control over their quality and technical processes:

Free ISOvA access for your first ISO 17025 implementation project
Track test methods, equipment calibrations, and corrective actions in one place
Assign responsibilities and schedule audits, reviews, and method verifications
Version control for procedures, SOPs, and calibration instructions
Audit-ready dashboards to present evidence, actions, and improvement records

ISOvA reduces admin pressure and keeps your LMS systemised, transparent, and always ready for internal or external review.

Integrated ISO 17025 systems for efficiency and assurance

We help you integrate ISO 17025 with other management system standards to avoid duplication and create shared improvement structures:

ISO 9001 – Quality Management
Provides foundational quality management tools that can support ISO 17025’s technical focus. Process controls and documentation are easily aligned.
ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
Useful for laboratories managing waste, emissions, or environmental samples. Shared controls improve sustainability reporting and compliance.
ISO 45001 – Occupational Health and Safety
Supports safe lab environments, equipment use, and incident management, especially for chemical, biological, or radiation risks.
ISO 27001 – Information Security Management
Ensures security of sensitive results, client data, and proprietary methods — especially in digital or remote testing contexts.
ISO 17020 – Conformity assessment for inspection bodies
For labs also conducting inspections, this standard complements ISO 17025 and allows efficient dual compliance.
GLP, GCP, and regulatory standards (MHRA, FDA)
We align ISO 17025 with regulatory expectations for pharmaceutical, food, and clinical labs — including data integrity, reporting, and validation alignment.

Our integration approach helps labs manage quality, compliance, and technical accuracy as a unified system — ready for audits, clients, and regulators.

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Why choose AvISO for ISO 17025?

Deep experience with testing and calibration labs across scientific, industrial, and regulatory sectors
In-house understanding of UKAS requirements and assessment processes
End-to-end support from gap analysis to post-accreditation refinement
ISOvA-powered system management for efficient tracking and audit readiness
Straightforward advice, templates, and tools tailored to your technical environment

Talk to us about ISO 17025 certification

Let’s explore how we can help your team — from gap analysis to digital integration.
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ISO 17025 FAQs

Most frequently asked questions

What is ISO 17025?

ISO 17025 is the international standard for testing and calibration laboratories. It defines requirements for technical competence, impartiality, and consistent operations.1

Is ISO 17025 mandatory?

Not by law, but it is often required in contracts, procurement processes, or to meet regulator expectations — especially in scientific or safety-critical industries.

Who accredits ISO 17025 in the UK?

UKAS is the UK’s national accreditation body and assesses compliance with ISO 17025.

Does ISO 17025 include quality management?

Yes. It includes both technical and management system requirements to ensure consistent, valid, and traceable results.

How long does accreditation take?

Initial preparation typically takes 4 to 8 months. UKAS then conducts a document review and on-site assessment, followed by review and decision.

What records are required?

Test methods, validation reports, calibration certificates, equipment logs, personnel competencies, audit records, and management review outputs.

Can ISO 17025 be combined with ISO 9001?

Yes. While ISO 17025 includes its own QMS structure, it integrates easily with ISO 9001 for broader business alignment.

What’s the difference between ISO 17025 and ISO 9001?

ISO 9001 is a general quality management standard. ISO 17025 adds specific technical and impartiality requirements for laboratories.

Can ISOvA help manage ISO 17025?

Yes. ISOvA enables task tracking, document control, nonconformity management, and audit preparation — helping labs stay compliant and focused.

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