Laboratory qualification assessment review criteria

1.1 In order to implement the "Administrative Measures for the Qualification Accreditation of Laboratories and Inspection Institutions", to ensure the scientific and standardized implementation of laboratory qualification accreditation (measurement certification / examination accreditation) review, and to provide a reliable basis for the administrative qualification of laboratory qualifications, according to The Metrology Law, the Standardization Law of the People ’s Republic of China, the Product Quality Law of the People ’s Republic of China, the Certification and Accreditation Regulations of the People ’s Republic of China, and other relevant laws and regulations stipulate this Code.

1.2 Within the territory of the People's Republic of China, the assessment of laboratory qualifications (measurement certification, authorization, acceptance) engaged in the issuance of data and results with proof to the society shall comply with these guidelines.

1.3 The accreditation of laboratory qualifications referred to in these guidelines refers to whether the basic conditions and capabilities of laboratories of the National Certification and Accreditation Administration Committee and the quality and technical supervision departments of the people's governments of provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities meet the requirements of laws, administrative regulations, and related technologies. Normative or standard implementation evaluation and recognition activities.

1.4 The qualification assessment of laboratories should follow the principles of objective and fairness, scientific accuracy, uniform standardization, sharing of testing resources and avoiding unnecessary duplication.

1.5 Qualify the laboratories that have been accredited by the accreditation body determined by the National Accreditation Administration, and only review the specific provisions of this Code (parts in bold). Those applying for laboratory accreditation and qualification accreditation at the same time shall be evaluated in accordance with the laboratory accreditation criteria and the specific provisions of this standard.