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Understanding Laboratory accreditation: The case of SERO Laboratory

What is ISO/IEC 17025?

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is an international standard for laboratories that perform testing, samplingand/or calibration. It sets out the criteria for competence and quality management in laboratories, ensuring that they consistently deliver accurate, reliable, and traceable results.

This standard is essential for laboratories because it ensures that their processes are scientifically sound, reliable, and compliant with industry regulations. It applies to:

  • Testing laboratories. Laboratories that conduct tests to evaluate the quality, performance, or properties of materials, products, or systems. For example, testing the accuracy of medical devices, environmental samples, or chemical substances.
  • Calibration laboratories. Laboratories that focus on ensuring the accuracy and precision of measuring instruments and equipment. This ensures that tools such as thermometers, scales, and analytical instruments provide accurate readings across various industries.

Laboratories that are accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 demonstrate that they meet strict criteria in areas such as:

  • Personnel competence. Ensuring that laboratory staff have the necessary training, experience, and expertise to perform tests and calibrations accurately.
  • Equipment calibration. Ensuring that laboratory instruments are regularly calibrated and maintained for precise measurements.
  • Method validation. Ensuring that testing and calibration methods are validated for accuracy, precision, and reliability.
  • Metrological traceability. Ensuring that test and calibration results are traceable to national or international standards, providing confidence that results are consistent across different laboratories and countries.

Why Accreditation Matters

For our clients, ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation means they can trust the integrity and reliability of the test results provided by SERO Laboratory. Accreditation serves as an independent confirmation that we follow the highest standards in both the processes and methodologies used in our testing services.

The benefits of using an accredited laboratory include:

  • Confidence in results: Test and calibration results from an accredited lab are recognized as more credible, and can be trusted by regulatory bodies, customers, and stakeholders.
  • Regulatory compliance: Many industries require testing and calibration services to meet accreditation standards, ensuring that results comply with local and international regulations.
  • Risk reduction: Accreditation helps reduce the risks of errors in testing and calibration, ensuring that products and processes are consistently reliable.

SERO Laboratory Accreditation Overview

  • Accreditation Date: First granted on September 15, 1994
  • Accreditation Validity: Regular follow-up evaluations ensure that the accreditation remains valid, with the current accreditation set to be reviewed until March 18, 2027
  • Laboratory Location:
    SERO AS Laboratory
    Stasjonsveien 44
    NO-1396 Billingstad, Norway

In Summary

Laboratory accreditation is a way to assure customers and stakeholders that the testing and calibration services provided are of the highest quality and reliability. At SERO, our commitment to maintaining ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation reinforces our dedication to quality, precision, and integrity. Whether you are in the medical, industrial, or environmental field, choosing an accredited laboratory like ours guarantees trustworthy results and compliance with industry standards.