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ISO 17025:2017 is an international standard that sets a framework for laboratories involved in testing, sampling and calibration to produce reliable, consistent and technically valid results.

Bywater is Europe’s leading provider of ISO 17025 consultancy and training services and has laboratory experts across the country. Over the years we have helped hundreds of testing and calibration laboratories from a variety of industries and sectors to implement and improve their ISO 17025 management systems.

What is ISO 17025?

Through the implementation of ISO 17025 Laboratories can show that they operate competently and generate valid results.

ISO 17025:2017 is split into two key parts, the development of an effective management system, with requirements aligned to ISO 9001; and laboratory technical requirements, which covers staff competency & training, and method development & validation, ensuring the validity of laboratory generated results and reporting of those results.

Benefits of ISO 17025

Accreditation to ISO 17025 recognises the competency of a laboratory and demonstrates its adherence to robust testing methods. Accreditation allows organisations to:

easily demonstrate reliability to potential customers, giving an advantage in tendering processes
continually improve and maintain operational performance and processes through internal and external assessments (monitoring and evaluation)
address possible risks and opportunities to continually improve the laboratory and its systems
create cost effective right first-time testing methods thus reducing the amount of waste and re-testing required
create a customer focused approach to the business, helping to retain business

Our Experience

With consultants across the United Kingdom, our ISO 17025 consultants can provide tailored consultancy services onsite and remotely. Within our 35 year’s experience we have:

helped thousands of organisations achieve and maintain ISO 17025 certification
become a world leading provider of ISO 17025 training and consultancy in the UK
become an Approved Training Partner (ATP) to the CQI and IRCA offering certified ISO 17025 Lead Auditor training courses
trained delegates from businesses of all shapes and sizes, including offering tailored courses for those working within Forensic Science laboratories, for example our Understanding ISO 17025 – Forensic Applications training course which provides an awareness of Forensic Science Regulators Codes and ILAC Forensic Modules.

How we can help

ISO 17025 Gap Analysis

A gap analysis involves assessing the current laboratory system to the requirements of ISO 17025, highlighting any areas of non-compliance.

We will provide a full written report with suggested actions which can be used to develop an implementation plan.

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Auditing Against ISO 17025

Pre-assessment audits and internal audits assist in reviewing the management systems conformance to ISO 17025 and ensuring the system is effectively implemented and maintained.

From undertaking audit, inclusive of planning and reporting, to assisting with an internal audit, our consultants can provide as much support as required.

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Developing Documentation

ISO 17025 details documentation required by laboratories, including documented laboratory activities and procedures.

Our consultants can review your documentation, provide guidance on documentation which will benefit your management system and create documents on your behalf to assist with business continuity.

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ISO 17025 Training Courses

Training provides delegates with the knowledge and skills to audit against ISO 17025 to ensure the management system is effectively implemented.

Our ISO 17025 training courses, available at your premises and within the Virtual Classroom, include our CQI and IRCA certified ISO 17025 Lead Auditor and ISO 17025 Internal Auditor training courses.

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ISO 17025 Forensic Laboratories

Implementing ISO 17025 within a forensic organisation provides confidence of the competence and impartiality of the organisation.

Our Consultants can provide support to public and private forensic organisations seeking accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025. We also offer tailored ISO 17025 training courses to suit a range of forensic disciplines, including digital forensics.

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If you would like to speak to someone about how we can support your organisation call our team on 0333 123 9001 or contact us.

Customer reviews

Thought it would be overwhelming but found it incredibly straight-forwardI was fully prepared to be overwhelmed by the topic but found it incredibly straight-forward to understand.

Thatcham Research|6th Dec, 2023

One of the best course instructors that I’ve hadAuditing is a very detailed and the prospect of coming onto this course made me nervous. Tim was an excellent tutor. His delivery of the material was excellent and it was clear to see his experience in the course matter....

NWROCU|4th Dec, 2023

Highly valuableI have worked in validation for 5 years, it was highly valuable and well delivered.

Metropolitan Police Service|16th Nov, 2023

Tutor answered everyone’s questions – no matter how nicheThe tutor was very engaging and made the course informative as well as fun. She answered everyone's questions - no matter how niche the area was. Additionally, the tutor also allowed us to have a go at answering peoples questions...

Sense Biodetection Ltd|13th Nov, 2023

Application of information learnt was made much easierGreat course, well presented and therefore making application of information learnt that much easier to apply in my working environment.

Premier Partnership|10th Nov, 2023

Real world examples highlighted the usage of ISO 17025 in my work environmentThe real world examples given to us by our tutor Tim really highlighted the usage of quality in my work environment. It was like a great epiphany where concepts I vaguely understood and already applied were brought together in a...

Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)|7th Nov, 2023

Gained confidence in myself through the practical sessionsThe practical sessions enabled me to apply the information we had learnt and gave me the confidence in myself.

Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)|27th Oct, 2023

Surprised by how much I was able to learn I was going in with expectations that it might be too much for me to take in but it was so well explained, I was surprised by how much I was able to learn in that time.

The Royal Mint|25th Oct, 2023

Tutor was very good at keeping the course interestingMeasurement of Uncertainty can be a bit dry when learning based on the amount of stats involved, but the tutor was very good in explaining and keeping the course interesting. He was able to manage the virtual classroom well and...

Private|24th Oct, 2023

Tutor made the day engaging and informativeThe tutor made the day - which could have been very dry - engaging and informative. Engaging well with the delegates.

DSTL|17th Oct, 2023

Interactive, insightful and usefulThe interactive scenarios, workshops & roleplays were very insightful & useful.

Mars|10th Oct, 2023

Workshops gave perspectiveThe workshops were definitely the most helpful for me, as I was able to apply what I had learnt and also learn from others in the group how they would apply the knowledge, so it gave perspective.

Biofortuna|6th Oct, 2023

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ISO 17025 Gap Analysis

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ISO 17025 Training Courses

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