The PJLA Podcast

Risk Management for Conformity Assessment Bodies

This online course provides an introduction to risk management principles tailored to conformity assessment bodies (CABs). The course covers key concepts of risk management, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring, aligned with international standards and best practices. Participants will explore practical approaches to integrating risk management into their organizational processes to ensure compliance, enhance decision-making, and maintain the integrity of certification, inspection, and testing activities.

Identify and Explore PT Resources

Join PJLA for this insightful podcast designed to help laboratories navigate the complex landscape of Proficiency Testing (PT) resources. Ensuring compliance with accreditation standards requires careful planning and the selection of reliable PT providers. This session will equip you with the tools and knowledge necessary to make informed decisions regarding proficiency testing.

Navigating ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - Section 7.8 “Reporting of Results”

How do we report calibrations, tests, or samplings? What needs to be included on a calibration certificate or a test report? What is the Decision Rule? This podcast looks at the requirements specified in Section 7.8 of ISO/IEC 17025:2017, including the common requirements and those specific to testing, calibration, or sampling.

Uncertainty Propagation for Force with Henry Zumbrun

Do you need help with figuring out measurement uncertainties for force measurement? Join Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, Inc. (PJLA) and Henry Zumbrun for a podcast on Uncertainty Propagation for Force Calibration Systems. This podcast will provide you with resources for simplifying the calculation of Calibration and Measurement Capability (CMC) for force standards calibrated to ASTM E74.

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Section 7.4 & 7.11

When items come into the laboratory ISO/IEC 17025:2017 has specific requirements which we will investigate such as identification, storage, and deviations from specified conditions. Control of data is within the ISO/IEC 17025 Standard. In today’s computer age, information management is much more prevalent in laboratory operation including software utilization and information management system being maintained off site. This podcast will investigate the requirements specified in Section 7.11 of the 2017 Standard.

AOAC Hemp & Cannabis Proficiency Testing – A Solution to a Critical Need

Hemp and cannabis testing laboratories are evolving swiftly. New and diverse analytical methodologies are continuously being developed to address the needs of the rapidly growing cannabis and hemp industry, and the changing regulatory landscape surrounding these materials. Whether the focus is on ensuring products are free of dangerous pesticides, heavy metals, or microbials, or on characterizing potency and terpene content of hemp and cannabis related products, it is more imperative than ever for labs to prove to themselves, their customers, state and federal regulators, and the public that the results they deliver are defensible and accurate. This is why selecting the appropriate Proficiency Testing Program is extremely important, and to address this need, AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) and Signature Science, LLC (SigSci) have developed the AOAC Cannabis and Hemp Proficiency Testing (PT) Programs. These programs offer uniquely representative PT samples in both hemp and cannabis matrices and are the only accredited PT programs with these analytes capable of shipping greater than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC cannabis across state lines. Join PJLA and AOAC INTERNATIONAL to learn more on the significances of proficiency testing, different types of PT programs and their approaches to scoring and evaluations, and risks associated with using matrices that may not be fit for purpose. Learn how proficiency testing can be made easier and used as a tool for continuous improvement, and what sets the AOAC programs apart. Presented by: Shane Flynn, Senior Director, Laboratory Proficiency Testing, AOAC INTERNATIONAL

FDA Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Food (LAAF) Program -Lessons Learned

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the expectations set forth by the FDA LAAF program and learn practical techniques for effectively navigating the accreditation process. Elevate your knowledge and readiness for accreditation by joining us for this essential session. Presented by Leeza Akimenko, PJLA Lead Assessor/ Food Testing Program Advisor

A Look at ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - Requirements Concerning Impartiality and Confidentiality

Impartiality can be defined as “the presence of objectivity.” Confidentiality can be defined as “the state of keeping or being kept secret or private." The first two sections of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 takes into the requirements of both impartiality and confidentiality. This webinar will look at these requirements and will clarify what they are and how an organization can comply with meeting these requirements within their ISO/IEC 17025:2017 compliant quality management system. Presented by Michael Kramer, PJLA Calibration/Inspection Program Manager

A Look at the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - Requirements Concerning Document Control and Control of Records

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requires all laboratories to control all documents which include both internal and external documents. The realm of what is considered a document will be discussed. This webinar will look at these requirements and provide detail as to what they mean. Control of records are broken into technical and quality related records. The webinar will look at what constitutes a record and will go into the requirements specified in Sections 7.5 and 8.4 as presented in the 2017 Standard. Presented by Michael Kramer, PJLA Calibration/Inspection Program Manager

Measurement Uncertainty and Decision Rules with Dr. Susan Audino

No measurements are without error or uncertainty and each answers a different question. This session will focus on measurement uncertainty and its critical role in decision rules when making statements of conformity to predefined specifications or criteria. We will disentangle measurement bias from measurement uncertainty, discuss how and when to determine uncertainty, and finally understand its role on a certificate of analysis. Presented by Dr. Susan Audino