Can the new ISO Guide 25/EN 45001 create better confidence in laboratory operations?

 Confidence in laboratory operations is discussed based on the ongoing revision of the ISO/IEC Guide 25. Confidence is a subjective attribute, which also depends on whose interest is considered. New and better-defined quality systems and technical elements will be included, and these are beneficial to the transparency of laboratory operations, as well as to the accreditation process. The ultimate aim is, of course, to satisfy customers. The testing laboratories' industrial customers are, however, generally unfamiliar with the ISO/IEC Guide 25 and accreditation. The main reason for improved confidence in testing and calibration laboratories is foreseen to come from closer interaction between laboratories and their customers.