Accredited laboratory installation consultancy is a professional service that ensures that a laboratory is established in accordance with certain standards (e.g. ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 15189) and prepared for the accreditation process. This consultancy covers both technical and operational processes and aims to ensure that the laboratory operates in accordance with a nationally or internationally recognized quality standard.
What Does Accredited Laboratory Installation Consultancy Do?
Needs Analysis and Planning:
The areas in which the laboratory will serve (e.g. food testing, environmental analysis, biotechnology) are determined.
A roadmap is created in line with the necessary standards and accreditation requirements.
Design and Infrastructure Support:
The physical layout plan of the laboratory is prepared.
Appropriate devices, safety equipment, ventilation systems and infrastructure solutions are designed.
Equipment and Device Selection:
Guidance is provided on the selection of devices in accordance with accreditation standards.
Installation and calibration of devices are provided.
Quality Management System Establishment:
Procedures and documentation required by standards such as ISO/IEC 17025 are prepared.
Quality control processes, recording systems and workflows are created.
Education and Information:
Laboratory personnel are provided with training on standards, procedures and devices used.
Awareness is provided on quality management and accreditation process.
Inspection and Preparation:
The laboratory is assisted in eliminating its deficiencies before accreditation inspections.
Preparation for real inspections is ensured by conducting trial inspections.
Supporting the Accreditation Process:
Accreditation application is made and necessary documents are prepared.
Support is provided for representing the laboratory during the inspection.
In Which Areas Does It Serve?
Food analysis laboratories
Environmental testing laboratories
Health and biotechnology laboratories
Industrial testing laboratories (e.g. material or construction tests)
Advantages:
Fast and Efficient Installation: An experienced consultancy team speeds up the process and minimizes errors.
Compliance with Standards: Increases the success rate in the accreditation process.
Expertise and Experience: Complex technical and administrative processes are managed professionally.
Quality and Reliability: Ensures that the laboratory is recognized by international standards.