We are proud to announce that our department has successfully transitioned to the latest ISO 17043:2023 standards for proficiency testing. This achievement represents our commitment to delivering the highest quality proficiency testing services to our participants.
The 2023 update to ISO/IEC 17043 offers on enhanced transparency, better communication, and stronger proficiency testing that directly benefit participants:
Enhanced Transparency: Providers are now required to clearly and explicitly communicate the program’s objectives, the methods for determining assigned values, and the performance evaluation criteria giving participants better understanding of how their results will be evaluated.
Harmonized Standards: The 2023 edition of ISO/IEC 17043 include harmonization with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 13528:2022, creating more consistent statistical approaches and improved sample characterisation across conformity assessment activities.
Risk-Based Approach: The updated standard implements comprehensive risk management to identify and mitigate potential issues that could affect result validity, ensuring more reliable testing outcomes.
Strengthened Quality Systems: New requirements related to impartiality, risk, and information management were added to the standard, along with enhanced complaint and appeal procedures.
For participants, this means greater confidence in results, clearer communication about testing processes, better support mechanisms, and overall improved reliability of proficiency testing services. The transition ensures that the testing programs you participate in meet the highest current standards for quality and transparency.
We extend our gratitude to our exceptional team whose expertise, dedication, and hard work made this transition possible.
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Thank you to all our participants for your continued trust in our services.