ASTM Standards address laboratory accreditation issues.
Press Release Summary:
Online compilation from ASTM International gives users access to 15 globally recognized standards - 12 ASTM, 3 ANSI/ISO/IEC - on laboratory and inspection agency accreditation. Only available online, ASTM-specific standards address determining specifications conformance; proficiency test program results analysis; accredited laboratory surveillance; testing/QA agency evaluation; proficiency testing; and LIMS validation.
Original Press Release:
ASTM Standards for Laboratory Accreditation and Personnel Certification
W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., 17 March 2009-A new online compilation from ASTM International gives users instant access to 15 of the latest ASTM and ANSI/ISO/IEC standards on laboratory and inspection agency accreditation. These globally-recognized standards assure quality and technical competence, and provide a benchmark for maintaining the high performance of your laboratory.
The twelve ASTM International standards cover: data to determine conformance with specifications; analysis and interpretation of proficiency test program results; surveillance of accredited laboratories; evaluation of agencies involved in testing and quality assurance; proficiency testing by interlaboratory comparisons; and validation of laboratory information management systems.
The three ANSI/ISO/IEC standards included in the compilation cover general requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies; bodies operating certification of persons; and competence of testing and calibration laboratories.
ASTM Standards for Laboratory Accreditation and Personnel Certification (stock # CERTIFY09) is only available online. A one-year subscription is $249. To order, contact ASTM Customer Service (phone: 610-832-9585; fax: 610-832-9555; service@astm.org) or visit www.astm.org.
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