ISO/IEC 17025:2017
ISO/IEC 17025Testing & Calibration Laboratories in the UAE & Saudi Arabia
The competence standard for testing and calibration laboratories. Labs are accredited — not certified — to ISO/IEC 17025 by a national accreditation body.
Leads to accreditation by a national accreditation body
Typically needed by
- ✓Testing, inspection and calibration labs
- ✓In-house labs at manufacturers, utilities and healthcare providers
- ✓Labs whose results are used for regulatory or contractual decisions
Scope your ISO/IEC 17025 project
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Saudi Arabia
Accreditation in Saudi Arabia is granted by the national accreditation body (SAAC).
United Arab Emirates
Accreditation in the UAE is granted by the national accreditation body (EIAC).
What the engagement looks like
- 01
Gap assessment against ISO/IEC 17025 technical and management requirements
- 02
Method validation, measurement uncertainty and quality procedures
- 03
Staff competence and impartiality records
- 04
Internal audit and management review
- 05
Application to the national accreditation body and assessment support
Timelines depend on size, sites and existing documentation — you get a realistic plan after scoping, not a one-size promise.
ISO/IEC 17025 training
Commonly needed in: Dammam & Al Khobar
ISO/IEC 17025 questions
Who issues the ISO/IEC 17025 certificate?+
Laboratories are accredited by a national accreditation body — EIAC in the UAE and SAAC in Saudi Arabia.
Can our team be trained on ISO/IEC 17025?+
Yes — options include ISO 17025 Foundation, ISO 17025 Lead Auditor, Uncertainty of Measurement Workshop. Public, virtual and in-house formats can be arranged; ask for current dates and fees.
Is ISO 17025 a certification?+
No. Laboratories are accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 by a national accreditation body after an assessment of technical competence. Preparation and training help you get ready for that assessment.
Next step
Start with a ISO/IEC 17025 readiness review
Seven questions, two minutes — see where you stand before the first call.