ASTM International Standards for Laboratory Accreditation and Personnel Certification

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.

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