ISO 17025 is the most important quality management standard for testing and calibration laboratories around the world. Accreditation to this standard demonstrates technical competence and the ability to consistently produce accurate test and/or calibration results. The BRC works with laboratories to help implement new ISO 17025 Quality Management Systems, conduct internal audits, and train employees in quality-related skills, including:
- Understanding the ISO 17025 standard requirements.
- Implementation of ISO 17025 Quality Management Systems.
- Quality Management System Auditing
- Measurement of Uncertainty
- Corrective Action & Continual Improvement
- Review & Revision of Documentation
Training
Public, on-site and online courses are offered across North America. Our training topics cover Quality Management Systems (ISO 17025, etc.), Measurement of Uncertainty, Problem Solving & Continual Improvement, Process Improvement and more.
Auditing & Consulting
The BRC offers testing & calibration laboratories a full range of auditing & consulting services designed to help organizations improve processes, people, and performance.
Auditing services include assistance with, or full outsourcing of: Internal Audits, Gap Analysis and Pre-Assessment Audits.
Our consulting services are focused on using our course materials, quality tools and resources to train, implement, facilitate…and empower your team with the skills and knowledge you need to be successful.
Implementation & Systems Management
The BRC’s quality specialists have the expertise and experience to help laboratories create and implement an ISO 17025 Quality Management System.
We work with companies to implement new systems from scratch, either as a full implementation partner or as a subject matter expert at key steps in the process. We provide advice and guidance, oversee major activities, and do the “heavy lifting” to ensure that your management system is functioning, improving and returning real value to your business.