airmid healthgroup is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 INAB accredited testing laboratory Reg. no. 284T for a defined scope of activity. We are committed to operating our Quality Management System in accordance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017, and to make every effort to improve both the system and level of service it provides to our customers.
The Quality Manager is responsible for the quality control system. For more information contact vmahon@airmidhealthgroup.com
ISO 17025 is the international standard for the technical competence of calibration and testing laboratories. It also demonstrates the laboratory’s capabilities in areas such as trained and qualified staff, functional and calibrated equipment, standardized methods, and controlled environmental conditions. This results in superior laboratory practices and customer service. We have been accredited as a testing laboratory since May 2011.
INAB Accreditation
The Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) is the national body with responsibility for Accreditation in Ireland. INAB ensures international acceptance of issued certificates through its Multilateral Agreements (MLAs) with European and worldwide accreditation bodies.
INAB is an active member of The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA). It develops and promotes accreditation criteria and guidelines that ensure harmonised performance of national accreditation bodies throughout the European economic area.
A framework to support international trade through the removal of technical barriers is managed by IAF – International Accreditation Forum and ILAC – International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation. More than forty countries throughout the world are signatories to the Multilateral Agreements of IAF and ILAC, including USA, Canada, Japan, China, India, South Africa, Australia and Ireland. This allows acceptance of tests, inspection, calibration and conformity worldwide.
External Quality Control
airmid healthgroup participates in Inter Laboratory Comparison exercises to complement our in-house quality assurance programs. This is an integral part of the external quality control system. We continually work to enhance and develop our quality systems to ensure the most efficient service possible.
Internal Quality Control
All accredited test methods performed by airmid healthgroup incorporate internal quality control programmes, based on reference materials and system suitability checks. All airmid healthgroup technical and quality systems are regularly audited to verify conformance with the quality management system and ISO 17025:2017.