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ISO/IEC 17025 · O‘z DSt ISO/IEC 17025:2019 · O‘ZAK · Uzbekistan
Laboratory accreditation in Uzbekistan
Standart Consult helps testing and calibration laboratories prepare for accreditation: from the initial audit, scope of accreditation and documentation to equipment calibration, measurement uncertainty evaluation, method verification and validation, technical records and assessment support.
Testing laboratories
Calibration laboratories
ISO/IEC 17025
Measurement uncertainty
Method verification and validation
Brief and clear
What laboratory accreditation means
Laboratory accreditation is the official confirmation of the competence of a testing or calibration laboratory to perform work within the declared scope of accreditation.
For a laboratory, this means that not only the availability of documents is checked, but also the actual ability to obtain reliable results: personnel competence, equipment suitability, work conditions, relevance of methods, technical records, calibration, metrological traceability, measurement uncertainty and quality control of results.
DocumentsPersonnelEquipmentMethodsRecordsResults
Which laboratories this service is for
- testing laboratories;
- calibration laboratories;
- construction and road construction laboratories;
- food, chemical, oil and gas laboratories;
- electrical, industrial and production laboratories;
- textile, environmental and other specialized laboratories;
- laboratories expanding or updating their scope of accreditation.
Legislation and documents
Regulatory basis for laboratory accreditation
ZRU-820
Law “On Accreditation of Conformity Assessment Bodies”
The main law regulating relations in the field of accreditation of conformity assessment bodies in the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Open on Lex.uz
Resolution No. 349
Regulation on the accreditation procedure
Regulates the accreditation procedure for conformity assessment bodies and metrological services at the Uzbek Accreditation Center.
Open on Lex.uz
ISO/IEC 17025
O‘z DSt ISO/IEC 17025:2019
The key standard for testing and calibration laboratories: competence, impartiality, consistent operation and reliability of results.
ISO/IEC 17025 page
O‘ZAK.R-08
Guidance on laboratory accreditation
Official guidance on the accreditation of testing, calibration and non-destructive testing laboratories. It explains ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for resources, processes, methods and the management system.
Open official PDFSource: Uzbek Accreditation Center / akkred.uz
O‘ZAK.P-12
Policy on measurement uncertainty
The document defines approaches to the evaluation and expression of measurement uncertainty for testing, calibration and medical laboratories, including CMC and calibration certificates.
Open official PDFSource: Uzbek Accreditation Center / akkred.uz
OʻZAK.N-AKR
Regulation on the Accreditation Commission
Describes the work of the commission that reviews assessment materials and makes decisions on granting, refusal, confirmation, suspension, termination of certificates, and extension or reduction of the scope of accreditation.
Open official PDFSource: Uzbek Accreditation Center / akkred.uz
Modern requirements
Accreditation is not just a folder of documents
Calibration and traceability
Verification and calibration schedules, certificates, equipment status, suitability for use and metrological traceability of measurement results are checked.
Measurement uncertainty
The laboratory must understand which factors affect the result and, where applicable, document the calculation or evaluation of measurement uncertainty.
Method verification
When a standard method is used, the laboratory must prove that it can correctly apply it under its own conditions, with its available resources and personnel.
Method validation
For non-standard, developed, modified or extended-use methods, the suitability of the method for the intended purpose must be confirmed.
Technical competence
What is actually assessed during accreditation
During on-site assessment, experts check not only the availability of a quality manual and procedures. They assess whether the laboratory can actually perform the declared tests or calibrations and prove the reliability of results.
Therefore, preparation must cover documents, personnel, equipment, premises, methods, records, calculations, reports, quality control of results and personnel readiness to explain how work is performed.
Key assessment objects
- correctness and realism of the scope of accreditation;
- up-to-date standards, methods and internal procedures;
- personnel competence and allocation of responsibilities;
- equipment, calibration, verification and intermediate checks;
- premises and environmental conditions;
- technical records and traceability of results;
- verification, validation and measurement uncertainty;
- internal audit, risks, corrective actions and management review.
What the service includes
Turnkey preparation of a laboratory for accreditation
1. Laboratory diagnostics
- analysis of current documents and records;
- review of the declared scope of accreditation;
- assessment of personnel, equipment, premises and methods;
- identification of risks and missing elements before application submission.
2. Scope of accreditation
- development of the draft scope of accreditation;
- linking objects, methods, standards, ranges and equipment;
- checking the actual capabilities of the laboratory;
- preparation for scope extension or updating.
3. ISO/IEC 17025 documents
- management system manual and procedures;
- forms for reports, logs and technical records;
- documents on personnel, equipment and premises;
- risks, internal audit, management review and corrective actions.
4. Technical part
- checking calibration, verification and traceability;
- preparation of approaches to uncertainty evaluation;
- verification of standard methods;
- validation of non-standard or modified methods;
- assurance of result reliability and technical records.
Documents and records
What a laboratory usually needs to prepare
| Block | What is prepared | Why it is needed for assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Application and scope | Application, draft scope of accreditation, list of methods, objects, ranges and regulatory documents. | To confirm which work the laboratory declares and can actually perform. |
| Management system | Quality manual, procedures, impartiality and confidentiality policy, risk management. | To demonstrate control of laboratory processes and compliance with ISO/IEC 17025. |
| Personnel | Competence matrix, job functions, training, internship, authorizations, personnel monitoring. | To prove that work is performed by competent and authorized personnel. |
| Equipment | Equipment register, calibration/verification schedules, certificates, intermediate checks, suitability status. | To confirm equipment suitability and measurement traceability. |
| Methods | Standards, methods, instructions, verification and validation records, control of method changes. | To prove that the method is correctly selected and applicable under laboratory conditions. |
| Results | Reports, technical records, calculations, uncertainty, quality control of results, interlaboratory comparisons. | To demonstrate reliability, traceability and reproducibility of results. |
Roadmap
How preparation for accreditation is carried out
1
Audit
We review current documents, personnel, equipment, premises, methods, records and the declared scope.
2
Plan
We create a roadmap: what to develop, what to implement and which nonconformities to eliminate before assessment.
3
Implementation
We prepare documents, forms, records and calculations, train personnel and check practical application.
4
Support
We assist during assessment, analysis of nonconformities, corrective actions and document updates.
Common mistakes
Why laboratories receive nonconformities
In practice, nonconformities often arise not because one document is missing, but because the documents are not linked to the laboratory’s real work and technical competence is not supported by records.
Standart Consult checks weak points in advance and helps prepare evidence that the laboratory can present to experts.
Typical causes of nonconformities
- the scope of accreditation is broader than the actual capabilities;
- methods are not linked to equipment and personnel;
- there is no calculation or evaluation of uncertainty where it is required;
- method verification or validation has not been carried out;
- personnel cannot explain the testing procedure;
- there are no up-to-date records on equipment and environmental conditions;
- reports do not ensure traceability of results;
- internal audit and management review were carried out formally.
Important distinction
Laboratory accreditation and approval of technical competence are different procedures
Laboratory accreditation
Accreditation confirms the competence of a testing or calibration laboratory as a conformity assessment body within the national accreditation system.
It applies when a laboratory plans to perform testing or calibration within the declared scope of accreditation, including for product certification and official confirmation of conformity.
Main basis: Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. ZRU-820, Resolution No. 349 and O‘z DSt ISO/IEC 17025:2019.
Laboratory accreditationApproval of technical competence
Approval is the official confirmation by the Inspection of the technical competence of a legal entity’s laboratory to carry out tests in a specific field of activity.
It applies to laboratories of manufacturers and consumers that test their own products, incoming raw materials, materials or finished products for personal/production needs, as well as to laboratories that do not claim participation in the certification of products, production processes and services.
Main basis: Resolution No. 456 dated 28.07.2020.
Open Resolution No. 456 on Lex.uz
Why Standart Consult
We prepare the laboratory for a real assessment, not only for document submission
Practical linkage
We link the scope of accreditation with actual tests, methods, equipment, personnel, premises and technical records.
Technical depth
We take into account calibration, metrological traceability, measurement uncertainty, method verification and validation.
Readiness for questions
We prepare personnel for on-site assessment, check logs, reports, records and the ability to explain how work is performed.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about laboratory accreditation
Laboratory accreditation is the official confirmation of the competence of a testing or calibration laboratory to perform work within the declared scope of accreditation.
Testing, calibration, construction, food, chemical, electrical, oil and gas, textile, environmental, industrial and other laboratories can undergo accreditation.
The main standard is O‘z DSt ISO/IEC 17025:2019 / ISO/IEC 17025:2017. It establishes requirements for the competence, impartiality and consistent operation of testing and calibration laboratories.
The scope of accreditation is the list of objects, types of testing or calibration, methods, ranges, regulatory documents and laboratory capabilities within which competence is confirmed.
Yes. The laboratory must understand which factors affect the result and, where applicable, document the evaluation of measurement uncertainty. For calibration laboratories, this is especially important when forming CMC and issuing calibration certificates.
Verification confirms that the laboratory can apply a standard or already validated method under its own conditions. Validation is required for non-standard, developed, modified or extended-use methods to prove their suitability for the intended purpose.
Accreditation confirms the competence of a laboratory as a conformity assessment body and applies when testing or calibration results are used in official conformity assessment procedures, including certification. Approval of technical competence under Resolution No. 456 applies to laboratories of legal entities that perform tests for their own production needs or do not claim participation in certification of products, processes and services.
Yes. Preparation starts with diagnostics: the declared scope is defined, personnel, equipment, premises, methods, records and the management system are reviewed. Then a preparation plan and document package are developed.
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