Faraday Test Lab operates as an independent, privately held engineering laboratory—not part of a large corporate organization. This autonomy allows us to maintain a focused, agile approach to EMC testing while upholding rigorous quality standards. To ensure technical integrity and compliance, FTL has established a dedicated Quality Management System led by a separate Quality Manager, reinforcing our commitment to precision, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Faraday Test Lab is currently in the process of obtaining ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation through Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, Inc. (PJLA)—a globally recognized body for laboratory quality systems. This step reflects our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of technical competence, impartiality, and consistent testing practices.

Our independent structure, supported by a dedicated Quality Manager, ensures that our processes remain transparent, traceable, and aligned with international compliance expectations.

Faraday Test Lab is actively pursuing ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation through Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, Inc. (PJLA). This internationally recognized standard outlines the general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, ensuring consistent, valid, and technically sound results.

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Framework

At Faraday Test Lab, our quality management system is structured around the internationally recognized ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard. This framework ensures the technical competence, impartiality, and consistent operation of our laboratory services.

We are actively aligning our operations with the following key clauses of the standard:

🔹 4.0 – General Requirements

4.1 Organization – Ensuring impartiality and confidentiality in all lab activities

4.2 Management System – Establishing a system that supports quality and continuous improvement

4.3 Document Control – Managing procedures, records, and revisions effectively

4.4 Review of Requests, Tenders, and Contracts – Ensuring clarity and capability before accepting work

4.5 Subcontracting of Tests and Calibrations – Managing outsourced services with full traceability

4.6 Purchasing Services and Supplies – Ensuring quality and compliance of procured items

4.7 Service to the Customer – Maintaining open communication and responsiveness

4.8 Complaints – Handling client concerns with transparency and resolution

4.9 Control of Nonconforming Work – Identifying and correcting deviations promptly

4.10 Improvement – Continuously enhancing processes and performance

4.11 Corrective Action – Investigating and resolving root causes of issues

4.12 Preventive Action – Proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks

4.13 Control of Records – Ensuring secure, accessible, and accurate documentation

4.14 Internal Audits – Regularly evaluating system effectiveness and compliance

4.15 Management Reviews – Reviewing performance and strategic direction at the leadership level

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 – Technical Requirements

As part of our commitment to quality and precision, Faraday Test Lab is aligning its operations with the technical requirements outlined in ISO/IEC 17025:2017. These requirements ensure that our laboratory maintains the highest standards of competence, traceability, and reliability in all testing activities.

🔹 5.0 – Technical Requirements

5.1 General – Establishing the foundation for technical competence across all lab functions

5.2 Personnel – Ensuring staff are qualified, trained, and continually developed

5.3 Accommodation and Environmental Conditions – Maintaining controlled environments for accurate testing

5.4 Test and Calibration Methods & Method Validation – Using validated procedures and continuously improving methodologies

5.5 Equipment – Ensuring all instruments are suitable, maintained, and calibrated

5.6 Measurement Traceability – Linking results to national or international standards for credibility

5.7 Sampling – Applying consistent and representative sampling techniques

5.8 Handling of Test and Calibration Items – Protecting integrity and traceability of all items tested

5.9 Assuring the Quality of Test and Calibration Results – Implementing checks and controls to verify accuracy

5.10 Reporting the Results – Delivering clear, complete, and compliant test reports to clients

Referencing Accreditation – General Guidelines

As Faraday Test Lab works toward ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation through PJLA, we are preparing to comply with standard industry practices for referencing accreditation status and using accreditor logos. These typically include:

✅ Common Requirements from Accreditation Bodies:

Accreditation Reference Policy: Laboratories must maintain a documented policy and procedure for referencing their accreditation status in reports, marketing materials, and communications.

Logo Usage: The accreditor’s logo or mark may only be used:

In conjunction with the laboratory’s accredited scope and designation number

On test reports or certificates that include only accredited methods

With prior approval or under specific conditions outlined by the accreditor

Scope of Accreditation: Only methods listed in the official scope of accreditation may be referenced as accredited. A current list of approved signatories is typically maintained and reviewed during audits.

Mixed Reports: When a report includes both accredited and non-accredited data, it must:

Clearly distinguish between the two

Include a disclaimer or note as required by the accreditor

Avoid implying that the entire report is accredited

Misuse of Logo or Claims: Any misuse of the accreditor’s logo or misrepresentation of accreditation status may result in corrective actions, suspension, or withdrawal of accreditation.

Measurement Traceability

At Faraday Test Lab, we ensure that all test and calibration results are traceable to national or international standards, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Clause 5.6. Our traceability framework supports the integrity and reliability of every test we perform.

🔹 Traceability Methods Implemented:

B.1 – Reference Standards

We utilize physical standards and test equipment that are directly traceable to a National Metrology Institute (NMI)—typically one that is a signatory to the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA). These standards are maintained and handled in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Clause 5.6.3.

B.2 – Internal Laboratory Calibrations

When calibrations are performed internally, we ensure that:

The instruments used are themselves calibrated and traceable to an NMI.

Procedures follow documented methods and are verified for accuracy and repeatability.

Calibration records are maintained and reviewed as part of our quality system.

B.3 – External Calibrations

We partner with ISO/IEC 17025-accredited calibration service providers who can demonstrate:

Traceability to national or international standards

Valid accreditation status and scope

Clear documentation of uncertainty and calibration methods

All calibration certificates are reviewed and retained to support our traceability chain and compliance with accreditation requirements.