ISO/IEC 17025 (NATA) Accreditation
What is ISO/IEC 17025 (NATA) Accreditation?
ISO/IEC 17025 is the international standard that specifies the general requirements for the competence, impartiality, and consistent operation of laboratories. Unlike basic ISO 9001 certification (which focuses on management), ISO/IEC 17025 proves that a laboratory is technically proficient and able to produce precise and accurate calibration data.
When Australian Calibration Group (ACG) calibrates your instruments, you are receiving assurance that the measurements are traceable to national standards.
The Real-World Risks: When Accuracy Fails
- Pharmaceutical & Food/Beverage: A failing temperature sensor in a pasteurisation unit or a vaccine fridge doesn't just ruin a batch; it puts lives at risk. If an uncalibrated instrument records 72°C when the actual temperature is only 68°C, harmful bacteria can survive, leading to mass product recalls, legal liability, and devastating hits to brand reputation.
- Aviation: In aerospace, an incorrectly calibrated torque wrench used on engine components or a faulty pressure gauge in hydraulic systems can lead to mechanical failures.
- Manufacturing & Heavy Machinery: Inaccurate dimensional or force measurements can lead to structural weaknesses in components. A crane or load-bearing structure built using uncalibrated force gauges is a ticking time bomb for a workplace safety disaster.
The Benefits of Partnering with ACG
- Global Acceptance: ISO/IEC 17025 is an international standard that is recognised globally.
- Reduced Waste: Precision ensures that you aren't over-processing (wasting energy/materials) or under-processing (creating scrap).
- Audit Readiness: Whether it’s a health department check or a safety audit, having calibration certificates and oversight of your instruments on hand via our Online Customer Portal makes compliance effortless.
- Legal Protection: In the event of an incident, being able to prove that your equipment was calibrated by a competent, ISO/IEC 17025-compliant laboratory is your strongest line of defense.
Precision is Our Promise
At ACG, we work side-by-side with your Quality Department to ensure your instruments—from pressure and temperature to torque and flow—are performing exactly as they should. We don’t just “check” your tools; we validate your entire operational integrity.
Don’t leave your accuracy to chance. Ensure your instruments are calibrated by the experts who understand your industry’s unique pressures.
Protect your business, your people, and your reputation.
ISO/IEC (NATA) 17025 ACCREDITATION
Australian Calibration Group is accredited for compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 – Calibration (accreditation no. 21641)
