The PJLA Podcast

A Look at ISO/IEC 17025 - Section(s) 6.3 & 6.4

This episode will investigate the requirements concerning facilities and environmental conditions, along with equipment specified in ISO/IEC 17025:2017. This will shed light onto records that need to be maintained for laboratory equipment. Also, requirements concerning environmental related laboratory activities performed both at the fixed facility and on site at the customer location will be discussed. This will include those requirements specific to environmental conditions which require monitoring and those that will need to bet recorded and controlled. Requirements concerning equipment will be highlighted including those related to intermediate checks and calibration programs. Presented By: Michael Kramer, PJLA Calibration Program Manager and Lead Assessor

Option A and B as Presented in ISO/IEC 17025:2017 along with the Management System Documentation 8.2

Is the concept of Option A vs. Option B as it relates to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 confusing? This webinar will shed light on both options which has the same end results. Laboratories which are part of an organizations with ISO 9001:2015 certification in place can benefit from this. Requirements specified in ISO/IEC 17025:2017 concerning management system documents will be reviewed and attempt to aid your organization in adopting a system that both meets the requirements of the Standard along with tailoring the system to meet your organizational needs. This will include commitment from management along with stated policies and objectives. Presented By: Michael Kramer, PJLA Calibration Program Manager and Lead Assessor

A Look at ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - Section 7.9 “Complaints”

Complaints are magnified in ISO/IEC 17025:2017. Section 7.9 regarding complaints consists of seven separate clauses. This webinar will look at what documented information is required along with what records need to be maintained when a complaint is received. Specific requirements are specified in regards to keeping the complaint informed along with the approval of any corrective action taken as a result of a complaint. Presenter: Michael Kramer, PJLA Calibration Program Manager and Lead Assessor

ISO/IEC 17025 Section 7.6 - Evaluation of Measurement Uncertainty

Presented by PJLA's Michael Kramer

 

Common Findings Detected on Environmental Lab Assessments

This webinar will educate participants on top common findings detected during environmental laboratory assessments including assessments to the DOD ELAP, DOECAP and TNI EL standards. Additionally, an overview of PJLA’s accreditation program requirements will be provided to educate participants on what to expect prior to the on-site assessment, corrective action timelines, report submissions including requirements of state program reporting.

A Look at ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - Section 7.7 & Associated Requirements Within PL-1

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - Section 7.7 & associated requirements within PL-1 “PJLA Policy on Proficiency Testing” The requirements in section 7.7 of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 will be reviewed. This includes activities associated with internal control and well as comparison to sources outside your organization. We will look at the requirements specified in PJLA PL-1 regarding proficiency testing which would include developing an approved four year proficiency testing plan along with approved means of proficiency testing. Presented By: Michael Kramer, PJLA Calibration Program Manager and Lead Assessor

Improve Your Force Measurements: Tips to Improve Your Force Measurements

Presented by Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation

A Look at ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - Section 7.8 “Reporting of Results”

Presented by Michael Kramer of Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation

The Metals in Cannabis Method with first action status by AOAC & The Road to Get There…

In this webinar, we cover our new AOAC metals in the Cannabis method for the testing of the big four elements: Cadmium, Arsenic, Lead, and Mercury, and additional elements. Many of these elements are crucial to study because they play an important role in growth of the plant and plant byproducts. We looked at a variety of products, covering categories of Inhaled (Plant material, Vape Pen/cartridges, and Shatter), Oral (Pill, Tincture, and Edibles), Topical (Lotions, Oils, and Soaps), and Manufacturing (Biomass, Crude Extract, and Refined Extract) in the validation of this method. Presented by: Jenny Nelson(1), Craig Jones(1), Sam Heckle(2), and Leanne Anderson(2) (1) Agilent Technologies, Inc., 5301 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara CA 95051, U.S.; (2) CEM, Inc., 3100 Smith Farm Rd, Matthews, NC, 28104, U.S.

A Look at ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - Section 7.1 “Review of Requests, Tenders, and Contracts”

Presented by Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation