Test reports and calibration certificates of ISO 17025

Test reports and calibration certificates of ISO 17025
Clause 5.10.2

Each test report or calibration certificate shall include at least the following information, unless the laboratory has valid reasons for not doing so:

a) a title (e.g. “Test Report” or “Calibration Certificate”);

b) the name and address of the laboratory, and the location where the tests and/or calibrations were carried out, if different from the address of the laboratory;

c) unique identification of the test report or calibration certificate (such as the serial number), and on each page an identification in order to ensure that the page is recognized as a part of the test report or calibration certificate, and a clear identification of the end of the test report or calibration certificate;

d) the name and address of the customer;

e) identification of the method used;

f) a description of, the condition of, and unambiguous identification of the item(s) tested or calibrated;

g) the date of receipt of the test or calibration item(s) where this is critical to the validity and application of the results, and the date(s) of performance of the test or calibration;

h) reference to the sampling plan and procedures used by the laboratory or other bodies where these are relevant to the validity or application of the results;

i) the test or calibration results with, where appropriate, the units of measurement;

j) the name(s), function(s) and signature(s) or equivalent identification of person(s) authorizing the test report or calibration certificate;

k) where relevant, a statement to the effect that the results relate only to the items tested or calibrated.

NOTE 1 Hard copies of test reports and calibration certificates should also include the page number and total number of pages.

NOTE 2 It is recommended that laboratories include a statement specifying that the test report or calibration certificate shall not be reproduced except in full, without written approval of the laboratory.

Related documents:

1.  ISO 17025 standard

2. ISO 17025 checklist

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