Opinions and interpretations of ISO 17025
Opinions and interpretations of ISO 17025
Clause 5.10.5
When opinions and interpretations are included, the laboratory shall document the basis upon which the opinions and interpretations have been made. Opinions and interpretations shall be clearly marked as such in a test report.
NOTE 1 Opinions and interpretations should not be confused with inspections and product certifications as intended in ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC Guide 65.
NOTE 2 Opinions and interpretations included in a test report may comprise, but not be limited to, the following:
• an opinion on the statement of compliance/noncompliance of the results with requirements;
• fulfillment of contractual requirements;
• recommendations on how to use the results;
• guidance to be used for improvements.
NOTE 3 In many cases it might be appropriate to communicate the opinions and interpretations by direct dialogue with the customer. Such dialogue should be written down.
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