The PJLA Podcast

Unlock the mystery behind the global conformity assessment ecosystem in this insightful webinar hosted by Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, Inc. (PJLA).

🌐 Discover how international bodies like ILAC and IAF, regional cooperations such as APAC/EA, and national Accreditation Bodies (ABs) work together to ensure trust, impartiality, and competence in testing, inspection, and certification services.

Whether you're in a laboratory, regulatory agency, inspection body, or certification organization, this webinar will help you:

- Understand the accreditation infrastructure that supports global trade and regulatory compliance - Learn the roles of CABs (Conformity Assessment Bodies) and how they fit into the system

- See how mutual recognition agreements (MRAs/MLAs) make certificates accepted worldwide

- Explore real-world examples that connect policy to practice

 

Presented by: Dr. George Anastasopoulos Technical & International Business Development Manager, PJLA

 

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Are you ready for your next ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation assessment? In this recorded PJLA webinar, discover the most common nonconformities and findings identified during testing and calibration lab audits—and how to avoid them.

This session provides a detailed breakdown of frequent issues found during ISO/IEC 17025 assessments, including: - Documentation gaps

- Technical competence issues

- Management system shortcomings

You’ll gain practical tips for:

✅ Identifying root causes

✅ Implementing effective corrective actions

✅ Strengthening audit readiness

✅ Maintaining ongoing ISO/IEC 17025 compliance

 

Dr. George Anastasopoulos shares real-world examples, expert insights, and actionable strategies to help laboratory managers, quality professionals, and internal auditors improve their systems and stay accredited.

 

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This video is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the key distinctions, processes, and importance of inspection and certification in the context of product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. This course will explore both concepts, helping participants understand when each is required, how they impact product development and evaluation, and the best practices for achieving compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

 

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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.

Topics include risk assessment techniques, decision-making frameworks, and strategies for continuous improvement in conformity assessment processes.

 

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A Roadmap to Inspection Agency Accreditation

 

Presented by: Dr. George Anastasopoulos, Technical and International Business Development Manager of PJLA

This course provides a comprehensive guide to achieving and maintaining accreditation for Inspection agencies. Participants will gain a basic understanding of main accreditation requirements, applicable standards (such as ISO/IEC 17020), and best practices for demonstrating competence, impartiality, and consistency in inspection activities. The course outlines a step-by-step roadmap of the accreditation process, covering the application, preparation for assessments, documentation management, and continuous compliance.

 

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Revolutionizing Environmental Monitoring: Digital Tools for Accuracy, Efficiency, Accuracy, and Proactive Audit Management

Discover how digital technologies are transforming environmental monitoring by enhancing precision, efficiency, and compliance. Learn about innovative tools like screen recording for remote audit verification, digital chains-of-custody (D-COC) for secure sample tracking, and customizable alert systems to manage sampling schedules.

 

Guest Speaker: Russell Schindler, SampleServe, CEO SampleServe

Website: https://www.sampleserve.com/

 

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Join PJLA for this insightful webinar 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.

Presenter: Doug Berg

 

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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 webinar 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.

 

Presented by: Michael Tomase

 

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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 webinar on Uncertainty Propagation for Force Calibration Systems. This webinar will provide you with resources for simplifying the calculation of Calibration and Measurement Capability (CMC) for force standards calibrated to ASTM E74.

Key topics covered:

– Overview of typical force systems and uncertainties

– Comparison of existing guidance documents

– Breakdown of uncertainty contributors for ASTM E74 calibrations

– Explanation of the tiered system for force calibration standards

– Practical examples of uncertainty calculations at different tiers

– Discussion of common error sources in force measurements

 

Presented by: Henry Zumbrun | Morehouse Instrument Company

Website: https://mhforce.com/

 

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ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Section 7.4 “Handling of Test or Calibration Items” & 7.11 “Control of Data and Information Management"

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 webinar will investigate the requirements specified in Section 7.11 of the 2017 Standard.

Presented by Michael Kramer

 

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