Should the average everday Quality Control Manager need a copy of ISO 17025? Your thoughts would be appreciated.:thanx:

Should the average everday Quality Control Manager need a copy of ISO 17025? Your thoughts would be appreciated.:thanx:

I would think that if the average QM knew about 17025, and didn't have a copy, he probably wouldn't need one. :cool:

It depends on whether the QM is in an accredited laboratory, or one seeking accreditation.....if he is, then absolutely he should have a copy.

If he is a 9K registered manufacturer, then maybe not.

Hershal

what Jim said.

most of the QM's I know don't work for calibration and test labs.
I don't have it.

But if you one of your QMS documents makes reference to 17025 then you should have a process to assure the current revision is on hand when the Quality Manager is asked by a 2nd party or 3rd party auditor to produce a controlled copy of this document.

Yes, if the organization works to 17025, or if the quality manager would like to have a comprehensive understanding of the management systems required for operating a test/calibration lab.

For the majority of quality managers the answer will likely be no.