Measurement Uncertainty for 17025 Accreditation
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As far as ISO 17025 requirements go, there are situations where a lab does not need to evaluate and estimate MU if a published standard method is followed.
That is if you are using a standard published method or a well-recognized test method
and if the method specifies limits to the values of the major sources of uncertainty
and if the method specifies the form of presentation of the calculated results
and if the laboratory follows the test method without deviation
and if the laboratory follows reporting instructions. i,e you control the risks
Even if the above criteria are met, besides ISO 17025 requirements you need to fulfill any client and regulatory requirements; and those specified by the accreditation body (these could be best practices enforced by a professional association or a particular program).
I suggest you confirm with your accreditation body and users of the test results. For example, a client may be part of an agricultural quality scheme that mandates the MU be below a limit for contaminants in animal feed; or there may be local regulations for fertilizers that specify a decision rule including MU (e.g result plus MU must be below the threshold limit to pass).
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Nov 13, 2024