ISO 17025:2017 is the most prestigious standard that demonstrates the technical competence of testing and calibration laboratories and the effectiveness of their management systems on the international stage. Laboratories accredited under this standard gain significant advantages in export markets due to the international validity of their results; they also enjoy substantial benefits in public tenders and industrial inspections. This standard requires both metrology expertise and management system expertise. A&A Consulting offers comprehensive support—from preparing technical documentation for TÜRKAK accreditation applications to on-site implementation—by leveraging its experience in both areas.

The laboratory’s current status is first compared to accreditation requirements through a comprehensive gap analysis. The applicability of the test methods used is demonstrated with scientific data; an uncertainty budget is established for each measurement using the GUM methodology. Equipment identification numbering, calibration intervals, and decommissioning procedures are systematized. Sample collection, transport, and storage procedures are standardized. Quality control statistics and control charts are generated through intra-laboratory and inter-laboratory comparison programs. The entire process is completed with support for the TÜRKAK accreditation application and the assessor’s visit.