17025n

17025n refers to a specific version or revision of the ISO/IEC 17025 standard. The ISO/IEC 17025 standard, formally titled "General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories," is an international standard that specifies the general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. This standard is crucial for laboratories that wish to demonstrate that they operate a quality management system, are technically competent, and can produce valid and reliable results.

The "n" designation in 17025n is not a universally recognized or official suffix within the ISO standard naming convention itself. It is possible that "17025n" is a shorthand or internal designation used by a particular organization, accreditation body, or in specific documentation to refer to a particular iteration or interpretation of the ISO/IEC 17025 standard, perhaps a draft version, a specific amendment, or a regional adaptation. Without further context, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact meaning of the "n." However, the core principles and requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 remain consistent across its various official revisions, focusing on aspects such as personnel competence, impartiality, confidentiality, test and calibration methods, equipment, measurement traceability, and reporting of results. Laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 are recognized globally for their technical proficiency.