We help you achieve ISO 17043 certification
Take another step towards the quality of your laboratory
At GSC, we know how essential it is for proficiency testing providers (PTP) that organize proficiency testing schemes to establish systems that define the processes and requirements necessary to ensure maximum reliability and quality in the execution and evaluation of final results.
For this reason, and as accredited providers of proficiency testing schemes (Technical Annex No. 6/PPI011), we make our knowledge and experience available to help you achieve recognition as an accredited PTP under the requirements of ISO 17043.
Quality analysis and reliable results according to ISO 17043
Its objective
Its function
Its benefits
Its objective
The main purpose of ISO/IEC 17043 is to specify the general requirements that determine the competence of proficiency testing providers, making it possible to develop and offer schemes to participants in which their performance is evaluated against previously established criteria, aligned with their quality needs.
These proficiency tests are increasingly valued as they play an important role in the performance evaluation processes of testing laboratories that monitor aspects related to food safety, the environment, or health.
Its function
UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17043 consists of both management and technical requirements that demonstrate that the organization has a Quality System, is technically competent, generates valid results, and is applicable to all proficiency testing providers across different fields.
Its benefits
UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17043 accreditation provides the foundation to ensure the competence of organizations that provide proficiency testing, and the ability to demonstrate their expertise in developing and carrying them out. It ensures the suitability of the samples involved, as well as the consistent evaluation of participant results in line with predefined objectives. In addition:
- Provides a competitive advantage in the market, since participation in schemes run by accredited providers is a requirement set by laboratory assessment bodies
- Increases international recognition
- Provides clients with an evaluation of their results in an interlaboratory comparison context against previously established criteria based on their quality needs
Achieve UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17043 with GSC
At GSC, we can help those PTPs interested in obtaining accreditation by leveraging our knowledge and experience. We can collaborate at all stages of the process until recognition is achieved, offering specialized consultancy in all aspects required by the standard.
We provide you with our team of consultants with extensive industry experience. Our in-house staff has been successfully implementing systems in different types of laboratories for more than 25 years through our auditing and advisory services.
What sets us apart in ISO 17043 accreditation?
- We provide the documentation basis for the Quality Management System according to the ISO 17043 reference standard.
- We help define, based on the nature and needs of each entity, the processes for preparing and evaluating the suitability of the samples involved, statistical criteria for evaluating participants, and assigning values for performance assessment, etc.
- We collaborate in the development and/or provide support tools to achieve the intended objectives, such as Excel sheets for sample suitability evaluation, participant performance assessment, etc.
- We provide tools for the calibration of the equipment involved.
- On-site visits or video calls according to their preferences, with advanced technology available for this purpose.
- Between visits or conferences, you can stay in contact with us and continue resolving your questions.
Frequently Asked Questions about UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17043
What is ISO 17043?
It is a standard that specifies the general requirements determining the competence of proficiency testing providers.
Who recognizes ISO 17043 accreditation?
In Spain, accreditation under the requirements of ISO 17043 is granted by the National Accreditation Body (ENAC).
What is an interlaboratory test?
It is the organization, execution, and evaluation, by a provider, of tests on similar samples carried out by a group of participating laboratories under predetermined conditions.
What is the difference between a proficiency test and a collaborative study?
Although the purpose of a proficiency test may vary, within the framework of laboratory quality control the most common exercises are:
- Proficiency: designed to compare similar samples in order to evaluate the quality of results issued by participating laboratories, using their usual working methods and routine conditions (ISO 17043).
- Collaborative: designed to compare similar samples in order to obtain information about a specific method applied to a particular type of sample, providing data on the performance of the method in terms of accuracy and precision (ISO 5725).
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