Proposed Revisions on Laboratory Policy Guide – Deadline for Comments on October 5, 2019
Sep
4
The following draft document is uploaded for 30-day viewing. The deadline for comments is on October 5, 2019.
IAS POLICY GUIDE ON CALIBRATION, TRACEABILITY AND MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY FOR TESTING LABORATORIES
If you would like to submit comments for IAS consideration, please use…
IAS Issues Policy Updates for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
Jan
14
IAS has released the following new policies for accredited calibration laboratory customers
IAS/TL-CL/026 Policy on Offsite Testing/Calibration
Key Contents/Changes: Clear definition of offsite testing/calibration is included. Requirements are laid out based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
IAS/TL-CL/031 IAS Policy on Proficiency Testing for Laboratories
Key Contents/Changes:…
The New ISO/IEC 17025 Standard
Jan
11
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about the new ISO/IEC standard 17025 at the NCSLI Washington/Oregon Section Meeting, March 7, in Renton, Washington. Helga Alexander, IAS Calibration Laboratory Program Manager will present on the new ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard that was released…
The Redefinition of the SI – What Does it Mean for Your Lab?
Jan
11
The Redefinition of the SI – What Does it Mean for Your Lab? Don’t miss hearing Helga Alexander, IAS Calibration Laboratory Program Manager and other speakers, at the the NCSLI Birmingham Section Meeting, February 7,
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Logo and Accreditation Symbols Transition
Dec
11
Transition to New Corporate Logo and Accreditation Symbols
IAS has updated its corporate logo and the accreditation symbols used by conformity assessment bodies (CABs) to demonstrate their IAS accreditation status.
We believe these changes will enhance the visibility and recognition of IAS-accredited…
Proposed Revisions on Laboratory Policy Guides – Deadline for Comments on December 30, 2018
Nov
30
The latest draft documents are uploaded for 30-day viewing. The deadline for comments is on December 30, 2018.
IAS GUIDE FOR REPRESENTING SCOPES OF ACCREDITATION FOR CALIBRATION LABORATORIES
IAS POLICY ON PROFICIENCY TESTING FOR LABORATORIES
IAS POLICY GUIDE ON CALIBRATION, TRACEABILITY, AND MEASUREMENT…
IAS Accreditation Criteria Updates – Effective November 1, 2018
Oct
31
The latest accreditation criteria for the following programs have been uploaded on the website. Most updates are effective November 1, 2018.
AC89
AC172 (Effective January 1, 2019)
AC204
AC370
AC472 (Effective January 1, 2019)
AC473 (Effective January 1, 2019)
AC474
AC477
AC478 (Effective January 1, 2019)
Transitioning Your Laboratory To The New ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 Standard
Jun
18
Learn about the most current version of the ISO standard used to accredit calibration and testing laboratories. Read “Transitioning Your Laboratory to the New ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Standard” written by Helga A. Alexander, IAS Calibration Program Manager, and Dr. George Anastasopoulos, IAS Director…
World Accreditation Day is June 9
Jun
5
IAS is celebrating World Accreditation Day on June 9. This day marks a global initiative, jointly established by IAF and ILAC, to raise awareness of the importance of accreditation. The theme of World Accreditation Day 2018 focuses on how accreditation delivers a safer…
IAS Attends 5th APLAC/PAC Joint Annual Meetings
Jun
3
IAS participated in the 5th APLAC/PAC Joint Annual Meetings held June 1-9, 2018 at the Kyoto International Conference Center (ICC Kyoto), located at Takaragaike, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-0001 Japan. The event was hosted by IAJapan, ISMS-AC, JAB and VLAC. On behalf…
