Accreditation scheme · ISO/IEC 17043
Proficiency testing providers
Competence requirements for providers of proficiency testing schemes, ensuring reliable interlaboratory comparisons.
Scope & benefits
What this scheme covers
Competence requirements, assessment workflow and surveillance rules for this scheme are maintained by the Assessment Team. Request the document pack for the normative details.
Mutual recognition
What accreditation under ISO/IEC 17043 provides
- Demonstrated competence in designing and operating proficiency testing.
- Supports laboratories’ demonstration of competence under ISO/IEC 17025.
- Recognition within the EA-MLA framework.
Assessment workflow
Application timeline
Every application follows the same documented sequence, from the initial document pack to the accreditation decision and surveillance cycle.
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Application
Application with proficiency testing scheme design.
Indicative duration: 10 business days
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Document review
Review of statistical design and homogeneity/stability data.
Indicative duration: 30 days
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On-site assessment
Assessment of scheme operation and reporting.
Indicative duration: 2 days
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Decision
Accreditation decision and register publication.
Indicative duration: 30 days
Document library
Mandatory documents
Forms and normative documents referenced by the assessment workflow. Always check the version before submission.
Application forms for this scheme are issued by the Assessment Team. Request the document pack through the application form.
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Start your application
Applications are triaged by the Assessment Team. Acknowledgement is issued within 3 business days.