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ISO 17025 EXAMPLES OF NON-CONFORMITIES IN LABROTARY TEST WORK

COLLECTED BY

TALAL KHALID HASSAN

SENIOR ADVISER IN QC AND QM March 2012

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Use of non-calibrated instruments/equipment in test work. 2. Use of instruments/equipment whose calibration period is expired. 3. Use of instruments/equipment beyond its limits of measurement in a specified method. 4. Use of instruments/equipment with the label of out of order. 5. The internal calibration of instruments/equipment is not performed according to the documented procedures. 6. Failure to accomplish with the indicated frequency for the calibration of Instruments /equipment. 7. Improper storage conditions of weighing standards and other reference instruments. 8. Weighing standards and other reference instruments are used in the laboratory daily work. 9. Use of reagents and media beyond its shelf life. 10. Use of reagents and media in physical conditions unfit for use in test work. 11. Use of non-calibrated instruments/equipment in test work.

12. Use of instruments/equipment whose calibration period is expired. 13. Use of instruments/equipment beyond its limits of measurement in a specified method.

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14. Use of chemical solutions and media beyond its shelf life, according to the information marked in the label. 15. Use of de-ionized water/distilled water whose physical/ chemical properties do not conform to International Standards/ Guidelines of Water for Analysis. 16. Non-trained personnel working in accredited test methods. 17. Incomplete application of analytical procedure in the performance of tests. 18. Bias in the application of analytical procedures in the performance of tests 19. Signature of result report/certificates by non-authorized personnel. 20. Issuance of result report/certificates without being checked by the designated persons. 21. Improper storage of chemicals and media (temperature, humidity, stowage rate, etc.) 22. Handling of strong alkali, acids and other related chemicals out of the hoods. 23. Digestion of samples in the hoods which are turned off. 24. The performance of test works with the ventilation system not operating properly.

25. Receipt, handling, storing and transporting of chemicals and other hazardous substances without using the established individual protective items. 26. Failure to observe the safety regulations in force at the laboratory when performing test work. 27. Eye wash stations and safety showers do not operate properly. 28. The fire extinguisher is expired and has not been replaced. 29. Incomplete supply of first aids dressing materials. 30. Access of alien people to the laboratory, who are not duly authorized. 31. Alien people going around the laboratory without being accompanied by the authorized/designated person (s). 32. Documents are not filed in the right folder. 33. Some documents are missing according to a consecutive numbering, or according to a cross-reference check. 34. Internal control activities are not performed according to the documented procedures and with the indicated frequency. 35. Failure to document corrective actions arising from internal controls and audits.