Understanding ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and AOAC Food Program Guidelines
Price: $995.00
Prerequisites
None, although familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and/or the previous version of the AOAC program requirements may be beneficial
Equipment Needed
Students are required to bring a copy of the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard with them furnished by their company or purchase them directly from ISO or other approved document provider prior to the class.
Target Attendees
Food/Pharmaceutical Laboratory Directors, Managers, Auditors, Engineers, Scientists, or Technicians.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the participant will be able to:
1. Describe the process-based approach of the Standard;
2. Explain new concepts in 17025:2017 such as:
a. Continual improvement (using PDCA and KPIs);
b. Verification and validation;
c. Decision rules;
d. Principles of impartiality; and
e. Risk-based thinking
3. Analyze scenarios to identify non-conformities, risks, and opportunities related to the new requirements in the standard;
4. Analyze sample calibration records to demonstrate metrological traceability;
5. List the areas where documents and records are required under the new Standard; and
6. Describe the specific calibration and verification requirements of the AOAC Program
CEUs Awarded
1.4 CEUs*, 16 Training Hours
Presentation Style
The course materials will be presented in an interactive lecture style (50%), as well by using application exercises and role playing (50%).
Reference
* A2LA WorkPlace Training is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is authorized to issue the IACET CEU.
Training Dates
November 5 – 6, 2024
A2LA 5202 Presidents Court, Frederick, MD 21703
8am - 5pm
March 24 – 27, 2025
Virtual Class
1pm - 5pm EST
June 23 – 24, 2025
Virtual Class
8am - 5pm EST
September 1 – 4, 2025
Virtual Class
1pm - 5pm EST
December 15 – 16, 2025
Virtual Class
8am - 5pm EST