Our team has been working on implementing quality management systems at materials science laboratories for the last years. In our experience the implementation process may become a thorny task, especially when the same laboratory provide accredited tests and also carry out R&D activities.
The problems are not common, the most important include:
I agree with Mr. Dominik. For the laboratories who provide testing service along with R&D it is more problematic. Testing service if separated or autonomous or free from all interference from the main laboratory there will be no problem. We, in Bangladesh implemented this in BCSIR. It is accredited and following ISO 17025 principles in service provision.
Sometimes I think not all contexts are taken into consideration with these quality standards, especially in the local developing context. As such, we may not be certified after investing time and money to got thru the process for quality certification.
Best regards,
Debra
Yes, it is true that all aspects any scope are not taken into account by the assessors. As because assessors are not consultants. Laboratories have the freedom to make its own documents following the standards. Not all inherently required things are included by the standard. Many things are included, which may not be required by a laboratory. Definitely a beautiful structure is prescribed. Laboratories have the freedom to accommodate all its logistics, management and analytical setup. That's all. Thanks.
A waste of time you have a quality management system with uncommitted leadership.
That is my answer and very brief. You figure it out my friend.
Regards,
Salah
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