Accreditation of a laboratory

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000113",
  "term": "Accreditation of a laboratory",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A formal recognition by an authoritative body that a laboratory is competent to carry out specific tests or calibrations. This process involves an independent assessment of the laboratory's quality management system, personnel, equipment, and technical procedures. Accreditation provides assurance of the reliability and validity of analytical results.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "analytical chemistry",
    "competence",
    "conformity assessment",
    "inspection",
    "interlaboratory comparison",
    "measurement procedure",
    "proficiency testing scheme",
    "testing"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2021, 93, 997. 'Metrological and quality concepts in analytical chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 1019 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2019-0819)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/accreditation-of-a-laboratory/"
}