Bywater is Europe’s leading provider of laboratory management consultancy and training services, helping organisations to achieve ISO 17025 certification and enjoy continuous improvement in their services.

With consultants across the UK, we can provide tailored consultancy services onsite and online. During our 40 years of experience we have:

  • helped thousands of organisations achieve and maintain quality management system certification
  • become a world leading provider of ISO 17025 training and consultancy in the UK
  • become an Approved Training Partner (ATP) to the CQI and IRCA offering certified ISO 17025 Lead Auditor training courses
  • trained delegates from businesses of all sizes, including offering tailored courses for those working within Forensic Science laboratories

How we can help

ISO 17025 Gap Analysis

ISO 17025 gap analysis

A gap analysis involves assessing the current laboratory system to the requirements of ISO 17025, highlighting any areas of non-compliance.

We will provide a full written report with suggested actions which can be used to develop an implementation plan.

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Auditing ISO 17025

Auditing against ISO 17025

Pre-assessment and internal audits assist organisations in reviewing their management systems for conformance to ISO 17025, ensuring the system is effectively implemented and maintained.

From undertaking the audit, including planning and reporting, to giving assistance and mentoring, our consultants can provide as much support as you need.

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Developing ISO 17025 Documentation

Developing documentation

ISO 17025 details documentation required by laboratories, including documented laboratory activities and procedures.

Our consultants can review your documentation, provide guidance on documentation which will benefit your management system and create documents on your behalf to assist with business continuity.

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ISO 17025 Auditor Training

ISO 17025 training programme

Training provides delegates with the knowledge and skills to audit against ISO 17025 to ensure the management system is effectively implemented.

Our consultants can help you plan a programme of training that will give your organisation all the knowledge and skills you need to implement, audit and continuously improve your laboratory management systems inhouse.

Our ISO 17025 training offering, available at your premises and within the Virtual Classroom, includes our CQI and IRCA certified ISO 17025 Lead Auditor and ISO 17025 Internal Auditor courses.

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Calibration and Measurement uncertainty

ISO 17025 forensic laboratories

Implementing ISO 17025 within a forensic organisation provides confidence of the competence and impartiality of the organisation.

Our consultants can provide support to public and private forensic organisations seeking accreditation to ISO 17025. We also offer tailored ISO 17025 training courses to suit a range of forensic disciplines, including digital forensics.

Speak to us

If you would like to speak to someone about how we can support your organisation call our team on 0333 123 9001 or contact us.

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