Laboratory competence and method records
Prepare or review laboratory competence and method records, agree the responsible owner and organize evidence that shows the process is being used.
ISO/IEC 17025 — Laboratory accreditation preparation
Competence and operating evidence for testing and calibration laboratories.
Operating context
Scope around your business.
Rektrs supports laboratory accreditation preparation through a scoped assessment of your operations, existing records and process responsibilities. The engagement translates the agreed standard into practical documentation, working routines and review evidence.
The applicable edition, exclusions where permitted, locations, sector obligations and assessment route are confirmed at scoping. The roadmap is based on actual gaps and evidence; documentation alone does not demonstrate effective implementation.
Intended outcome
An evidence-based preparation plan with responsibilities and assessment dependencies made clear.
Equipment and metrological traceability
Prepare or review equipment and metrological traceability, agree the responsible owner and organize evidence that shows the process is being used.
Quality assurance and assessment readiness
Prepare or review quality assurance and assessment readiness, agree the responsible owner and organize evidence that shows the process is being used.
Engagement priorities
- Agreed scope and readiness roadmap
- Controlled documentation and operating evidence
- Prioritized corrective actions and review inputs
Plan your engagement
ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation readiness implementation
Rektrs supports ISO 17025 readiness through gap assessment, documented responsibilities, implementation and internal review. The scope addresses laboratory competence, methods, equipment records and traceability.
Who issues the certificate or accreditation?
Rektrs provides consultancy and readiness support. A separate competent assessment body evaluates conformity and decides the outcome. ISO 17025 concerns laboratory accreditation; ISO 31000 is guidance, not a certifiable management-system standard.
Before implementation
Agree the work. Define the evidence.
We confirm your current systems, locations, process owners and required outputs. The proposal sets milestones, dependencies, acceptance criteria and support responsibilities for the agreed scope.
This is laboratory accreditation preparation, not management-system certification. Accreditation decisions remain with the competent accreditation body after its assessment.
Official ISO standard overview