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Food Safety And Third Party Sanitation Services
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(778) 204-2000

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8430 128 Street, Surrey, BC

We specialise in providing comprehensive support and guidance to food testing laboratories seeking accreditation and compliance with the ISO/IEC 17025 standard. With our expertise and in-depth knowledge of laboratory quality management systems, we offer tailored solutions to help you achieve and maintain ISO 17025 accreditation. Here’s an overview of our ISO 17025 consultation services:

  1. Gap Analysis and Readiness Assessment:

Our experienced consultants conduct a thorough gap analysis of your laboratory’s current practices and quality management system to identify areas that require improvement to meet ISO 17025 requirements. Through a detailed readiness assessment, we:

  • Evaluate your laboratory’s processes, procedures, and documentation against ISO 17025 and Health Canada’s MFHPB standards.
  • Identify gaps and non-conformities in your quality management system.
  • Provide a comprehensive report outlining the necessary steps to achieve complianc
  1. Documentation Development:

We assist laboratories in developing and implementing a robust quality management system that aligns with ISO 17025 requirements. Our consultants work closely with your team to:

  • Develop quality manuals, policies, SOPs, and work instructions specific to your laboratory’s operations.
  • Establish document control procedures to ensure version control, accessibility, and traceability.
  • Implement a document management system to streamline document control processes.
  1. Process Improvement and Optimization:

We help optimise your laboratory processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reliability of test and calibration results. We:

  • Conduct a comprehensive analysis of your laboratory workflows, identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
  • Develop streamlined processes, including sample handling, equipment calibration, data analysis, and reporting.
  • Digitization of data handling and reporting in order to minimise daily repetitive tasks and improve error handling.
  • Implement performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor process effectiveness.
  1. Equipment Calibration and Maintenance:

Proper calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment are vital for accurate and reliable test results. We assist in:

  • Establishing calibration intervals, maintenance schedules, and traceability protocols.
  • Conducting equipment risk assessments and implementing preventive maintenance strategies.
  • Providing guidance on equipment selection, validation, and verification.
  1. Training and Internal Audits 

We help laboratories establish robust training and internal audit/management review processes to monitor compliance and identify areas for improvement. Our services include:

  • Understanding the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025.
  • Internal auditing techniques and best practices.
  • Document control and recordkeeping.
  • Uncertainty Measurement estimation.
  • Competence and proficiency testing.
  • Developing audit checklists, audit plans, and reporting mechanisms.

We are committed to providing exceptional ISO 17025 consultation services tailored to the unique needs of your laboratory. Contact us today to discuss your ISO 17025 consultation needs and take the first step towards achieving accreditation.