CNAS is the abbreviation for China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS), which is an authoritative organization engaged in accreditation and evaluation activities of accreditation bodies such as certification bodies, laboratories, inspection bodies, approval and verification bodies. It is responsible for the operation of the national accreditation system for accreditation bodies.
CNAS evaluates and supervises the management and activities of conformity assessment agencies (such as certification agencies, laboratories, inspection agencies), confirms their ability to carry out corresponding conformity assessment activities (such as certification, testing and calibration, inspection, etc.), confirms the authority of their conformity assessment activities, and plays a role in recognition and constraint.
In short, CNAS is a government agency in China that specializes in accreditation and supervision by certification bodies, laboratories, and other related institutions. Its goal is to promote the strengthening of China's qualification assessment institutions following relevant standards, norms, and other requirements, and to promote them to effectively serve society fairly and scientifically with accurate results.
What is ISO 17025?
ISO/IEC 17025 is an international standard issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and its full name is "ISO/IEC 17025: General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories". This standard specifies the management and technical requirements required for laboratory testing and calibration services, aiming to ensure that the laboratory has effective and consistent operational capabilities and can provide technically effective results. ISO/IEC 17025 applies to all organizations conducting testing and calibration activities, regardless of their size or field of involvement.
What are the components of ISO17025?
Composed of two main parts:
Management requirements: covering the organization and management system of the laboratory, including document control, personnel capabilities, external supplier management, and complaint handling.
Technical requirements: involve laboratory technical capabilities, including method validation, equipment calibration, measurement uncertainty, sample processing, and result reporting.
What is the relationship between ISO17025 and CNAS?
The China National Accreditation Service for Laboratories (CNAS) is the only laboratory accreditation body in China, responsible for the ISO17025 standard accreditation of all laboratories nationwide. All calibration and testing laboratories can adopt and implement the ISO17025 standard. According to international practice, the data provided by laboratories that pass the ISO17025 standard has legal effects and is internationally recognized.
CNAS recognizes the ISO17025 laboratory. If recognized by CNAS, the laboratory can provide inspection and calibration services in accordance with the corresponding recognized standards. In other words, a laboratory with CNAS recognized ISO17025 is a legitimate laboratory that truly has basic testing capabilities.
The Importance of ISO17025 Certification for Laboratories
Enhancing competitiveness: The importance of certification in enhancing standards
Improving credibility: Laboratories that have obtained ISO/IEC 17025 certification have more credibility in their testing and calibration results, which can win the trust of customers.
Meeting regulatory requirements: Many industries and regulations require laboratories to comply with the ISO/IEC 17025 standard, and certification can help laboratories meet these requirements.
Promoting international cooperation: accredited laboratories whose results are widely recognized internationally can help eliminate technological barriers and promote international cooperation.
Enhancing competitiveness: Certification can enhance the technical and management capabilities of laboratories, enabling them to gain an advantage in market competition.
How does TEEXMA ® for LIMS help laboratories obtain CNAS certification?
TEEXMA ® for LIMS is a laboratory information management system developed by BASSETTI Group. It is a modular software customized according to customer needs, providing professional solutions for customers in various fields such as automotive, aerospace, energy, chemical, electronics, etc. It is widely purchased by various enterprises, institutions, and research institutes in Europe, America, and Asia.
The system consists of six modules, namely testing application (workflow management, information system linkage, testing plan quotation, testing library), experimental plan (equipment management, qualification management, outsourcing management, scheduling), sample management (sample management, consumables management, defect management), testing results (equipment interface, manual input, data post-processing), testing reports (report generation, document management, work hour traceability, customer satisfaction), data mining (subsequent tracking of KPIs, search comparison, charts, scalability), to help customers build a digital intelligent laboratory.
Adhering to the ISO17025/CNAS standard, integrating elements such as human, machine, material, method, and environment, establishing a horizontal and vertical laboratory management system based on testing needs, ensuring that all elements are coordinated, consistent, and mutually supportive to perfectly match to the requirements of CNAS.
How does the TEEXMA ® for LIMS system improve the laboratory?
1. Enhancing Laboratory Professional Knowledge
Implementing TEEXMA® for LIMS enhances the professional knowledge of your laboratory staff and stakeholders by improving final satisfaction and shortening specified deadlines. This system ensures that your team is well-informed and up-to-date with the latest industry standards and practices. By streamlining processes and providing real-time data access, TEEXMA® for LIMS allows laboratory professionals to make more informed decisions, thereby increasing their expertise and contributing to a more knowledgeable and efficient laboratory environment.
2. Maximizing Professional Knowledge Utilization
TEEXMA® for LIMS goes beyond simple data management by integrating experience feedback (REX) and business expertise into its framework. This unique combination enhances the technical skills of laboratory staff, allowing them to apply learned experiences and specialized knowledge to their daily tasks. The system promotes continuous learning and development, ensuring that your team remains at the forefront of laboratory analysis and testing methodologies. This leads to higher accuracy, improved testing procedures, and ultimately, better results.
3. Comprehensive Laboratory Management
TEEXMA® for LIMS provides a suite of components designed to offer multiple solutions within a single technology. Whether your laboratory focuses on quality control or research and development, our system adapts 100% to your specific activities. This flexibility allows for seamless management of various laboratory functions, from sample tracking to data analysis. The system’s modular nature means that it can be tailored to meet the unique needs of your laboratory, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency across all operations.
4. Strengthening Your Information System
Integrate TEEXMA® for LIMS with your existing information system to achieve perfect interfaces with laboratory equipment and other software. Our modular and scalable solutions ensure that your laboratory information management system grows with your needs, providing seamless connectivity and data exchange. This integration strengthens your overall information system, enhancing data accuracy, reducing manual errors, and improving the efficiency of laboratory operations. The result is a more cohesive, reliable, and powerful information infrastructure that supports your laboratory’s success.
Summary
The TEEXMA ® for LIMS system establishes a quality system suitable for laboratory business processes through the management of laboratory inspection processes, analysis data, and reports, laboratory resources, etc., achieving laboratory information management and ensuring that laboratory management standards comply with ISO 17025 and CNAS certification standards.