Hello all! I have some questions on the beginning phase of ISO 17025.
Our calibration lab is under a mature QMS (ISO9001- 10+ years; regulated industry; 1000-4000 employees). For discussion, I will specify the current, comprehensive sytem as the "large" system, and the calibration activities program as the "small" system.
As we sit, my assessment is we have a good program (small and large). There is interest, for various reasons, to fall under the 17025.
For the most part, most of the components specified is 17025 are encompassed within the larger system. We already have procedures in place to handle:
Purchasing
Calibration records
Management/ management review
Nonconforming product
Corrective action program
Document control....
Among others
There does not appear on the surface to be any reason why these would be deficient within the "small" system.
NOTE: There are a few I have identified that need addressing.
Currently (and in the foreseeable future) there will only be internal customers.
So, am I hearing that in the end, it will be better to create a new quality system within the system? So, do I "pretend" that the larger umbrella system does not exist, and create from scratch?
Too, I cannot imagine that the quality professionals responsible for the large system would be completely OK with creating a small system independent of the large. That is my thought; but nothing verified on that one.
Your thoughts, input, and opinions are welcome.
Our calibration lab is under a mature QMS (ISO9001- 10+ years; regulated industry; 1000-4000 employees). For discussion, I will specify the current, comprehensive sytem as the "large" system, and the calibration activities program as the "small" system.
As we sit, my assessment is we have a good program (small and large). There is interest, for various reasons, to fall under the 17025.
For the most part, most of the components specified is 17025 are encompassed within the larger system. We already have procedures in place to handle:
Purchasing
Calibration records
Management/ management review
Nonconforming product
Corrective action program
Document control....
Among others
There does not appear on the surface to be any reason why these would be deficient within the "small" system.
NOTE: There are a few I have identified that need addressing.
Currently (and in the foreseeable future) there will only be internal customers.
So, am I hearing that in the end, it will be better to create a new quality system within the system? So, do I "pretend" that the larger umbrella system does not exist, and create from scratch?
Too, I cannot imagine that the quality professionals responsible for the large system would be completely OK with creating a small system independent of the large. That is my thought; but nothing verified on that one.
Your thoughts, input, and opinions are welcome.
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