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ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for Cannabis Testing Laboratories

Throughout this course participants from the cannabis industry, (e.g. growers, regulators, testing laboratories) will learn how and why the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard applies to them and how accreditation improves the visibility, credibility, and safety of the cannabis industry. This course is presented for the benefit of all industry stakeholders, however, its basis is for application in cannabis testing facilities.

Price: $995.00

Target Attendees

Cannabis Testing 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:

  • Continual improvement (using PDCA and KPIs)
  • Verification and validation
  • Decision rules
  • Principles of impartiality
  • 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

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

Students are required to bring copies with them furnished by their company or purchase them directly from ISO or other approved document provider prior to the class.

Attendees must bring a copy of the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard.

* 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

December 9 – 11, 2024
Virtual Class
1pm - 5pm EST

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