What is accreditation and why should I select an accredited laboratory for my source of calibrations?
“Accreditation” is a formal recognition by an authoritative entity that an organization or individual is competent to carry out specific tasks. In the field of metrology, a third party such as NVLAP or A2LA, totally unaffiliated with the organization in question, ensures the calibration is being performed correctly by technically competent individuals. Accreditation translates to a cost savings in minimizing or eliminating the need for onsite visits by the customer. If your calibration service provider is not accredited, you are taking a risk with your quality control program.
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- What is accreditation and why should I select an accredited laboratory for my source of calibrations?
