IEC/ISO 17043 Accreditation Services
Competence and Confidence in Proficiency Testing Providers
What is IEC/ISO 17043 Accreditation Services?
IEC/ISO 17043 Accreditation Services outlines the general requirements for the competence of providers of proficiency testing (PT)and the development and operation of PT schemes. It ensures PT providers operate in a technically valid, impartial, and confidential manner while supporting the evaluation of participant performance in interlaboratory comparisons.
Why It Matters:
- Ensures comparability and traceability of test results
- Strengthens confidence in conformity assessment outcomes
- Supports accreditation compliance for IEC/ISO 17043 Accreditation Services laboratories
- Essential for regulators, scheme owners, and accreditation bodies
Key Benefits:
- Technical and management system requirements
- Valid statistical methods and evaluation procedures
- Impartiality, confidentiality, and risk-based thinking
- Internal audits, management review, and continual improvement
Who Needs IEC/ISO 17043 Accreditation Services?
This standard is applicable to organizations that design or operate proficiency testing schemes, including:
- Third-party PT providers
- Internal quality teams in accredited laboratories
- National metrology or reference institutes
- Governmental and regulatory agencies
- Accreditation bodies validating PT programs
If your organization conducts or relies on interlaboratory comparisons, IEC/ISO 17043 Accreditation Services is essential for credibility and global recognition.
This standard is applicable to organizations that design or operate proficiency testing schemes, including:
Accreditation Support for PT Providers
ITIC Global provides end-to-end support to help organizations achieve IEC/ISO 17043 accreditation services through:
Services We Offer:
Our approach is structured, compliant, and designed to reduce audit risk while improving operational competence.
Enhance laboratory competence with IEC/ISO 17043 accreditation services and training for auditors and technical staff.
- Covers Awareness, Internal Auditor, Lead Auditor, and Implementation training.
- Strengthens technical and quality competence in line with IEC/ISO 17043 accreditation services
- Teaches audit planning, evidence gathering, and risk-based thinking.
- Provides clause-wise guidance and document implementation support.
- Ideal for lab managers, quality officers, analysts, and auditors.
- Prepares teams for accreditation, surveillance, and reassessment audits.
Get fully editable ISO/IEC 17025 documents to meet quality and technical system requirements.
- Editable templates mapped to ISO/IEC 17043:2023 clause-by-clause.
- Includes SOPs, test methods, quality procedures, forms, and records.
- Covers both management and technical requirements—from method validation to equipment control.
- Streamlines implementation and reduces audit preparation time.
- Supports compliance with accreditation body expectations and minimizes non-conformities.
- Ideal for new labs or existing facilities aiming to align or upgrade their documentation system.
Conduct ISO/IEC 17025 internal audits with expert guidance on nonconformities and corrective actions.
- Full-scope audits by ISO/IEC 17043-experienced auditors.
- Reviews both management and technical requirements clause-by-clause.
- Includes audit report with objective evidence and nonconformity grading.
- Corrective action guidance tailored to accreditation body expectations.
- Ideal for internal audit cycles, pre-assessment, or surveillance readiness.
Achieve ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation with end-to-end lab system consultancy and implementation support.
- Complete support for ISO/IEC 17043:2017 accreditation and system setup.
- Gap analysis and clause-by-clause implementation guidance.
- Development of test methods, quality procedures, and technical records.
- Support in internal audit, equipment calibration control, and staff competence.
- Suitable for new labs, transitions, or scope extensions.
Awareness Training
Understand the structure, terminology, and core requirements of IEC/ISO 17043 Accreditation Services—ideal for new PT scheme coordinators and quality personnel.
Internal Auditor Training
Learn how to evaluate the effectiveness of your PT system against IEC/ISO 17043 Accreditation Services and identify gaps before accreditation body audits.
Lead Auditor Training
Develop expertise in planning and leading IEC/ISO 17043 Accreditation Services audits—perfect for QA managers, technical assessors, and consultants.
Training Programs – IEC/ISO 17043 Accreditation Services
All training programs include digital certificates and mobile/web access.
What’s Included:
IEC/ISO 17043 Accreditation Services Document Templates
Our proficiency testing accreditation toolkit is aligned with IEC/ISO 17043 Accreditation Services clauses—ready to deploy, fully editable, and professionally structured.
- Quality manual aligned with IEC/ISO 17043 Accreditation Services requirements
- SOPs for PT scheme planning, execution, evaluation, and reporting
- Templates for statistical design, homogeneity & stability checks
- Risk and impartiality assessment tools
- Participant communication and confidentiality control procedures
- Audit checklist, corrective action, and management review formats
- Editable Word format + sample downloads
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From scheme structuring to final accreditation decision—we support your product certification body at every stage.
Readiness and gap assessment
System documentation and scheme design
Training and awareness sessions
Internal audits and technical review
Application support and assessor response assistance
Maintenance and continual improvement strategy
IEC/ISO 17043:2023
Audit as a Service Our internal audit services are tailored to ISO/IEC 17043’s requirements—helping proficiency testing providers identify gaps and strengthen compliance before external assessment.
What’s Included:
- Clause-by-clause findings with nonconformity and observation classification
- Corrective action guidance and documented audit trails
- Audit program, audit plan, checklist, and detailed closing meeting reports
- Review of statistical methods, impartiality safeguards, and participant communications
- Qualified IEC/ISO 17043 Accreditation Services-trained auditors with PT scheme expertise
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does IEC/ISO 17043 Accreditation Services implementation take?
Implementation typically takes 3–6 months, depending on scope complexity and internal readiness.
Can one organization operate multiple PT schemes?
Yes. Each scheme must be documented, validated, and evaluated independently.
What statistical methods are acceptable under IEC/ISO 17043 Accreditation Services?
Accepted methods include z-scores, En numbers, and robust statistical techniques per ISO 13528.
Is internal auditing mandatory?
Yes. PT providers must conduct internal audits and management reviews at planned intervals.
How does ISO/IEC 17043 differ from ISO/IEC 17025?
ISO/IEC 17043 focuses on providers of PT schemes, while IEC/ISO 17043 Accreditation Services applies to testing and calibration labs.