NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) Internal Audit Checklist 15189 is an essential tool for laboratories seeking accreditation under ISO 15189:2012 standards. The checklist helps to ensure that laboratories are in compliance with the quality management system requirements and procedures necessary for accreditation.
This section of the checklist covers the laboratory's management system, including documentation, quality policy, quality manual, and management review.
This section covers the laboratory's resources, including personnel, facilities, equipment, and supplies.
This section covers the laboratory's processes for sample collection, handling, transportation, and storage.
This section covers the laboratory's analytical processes, including testing methods, equipment calibration, and validation of results.
This section covers the laboratory's processes for result reporting, interpretation, and retention of records.
This section covers the laboratory's internal audit process, including audit planning, implementation, and reporting.
This section covers the laboratory's processes for identifying, documenting, and correcting nonconformities in the quality management system.
This section covers the laboratory's participation in proficiency testing programs and its processes for evaluating and acting on proficiency testing results.
This section covers the laboratory's processes for handling customer complaints and feedback, including investigation and corrective action.
This section covers the laboratory's processes for continual improvement, including setting objectives, measuring performance, and implementing improvements.
It helps laboratories identify areas where they may be deficient in meeting ISO 15189:2012 requirements and take corrective action to address these deficiencies, thereby improving their overall quality management system.
It covers various aspects of a laboratory's quality management system, including management system, resource management, pre-analytical processes, analytical processes, post-analytical processes, internal audit, nonconformities and corrective actions, proficiency testing, complaints and feedback, and continual improvement.
Yes, laboratories can customize the checklist to meet their specific needs and requirements.
No, it is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended as it helps laboratories ensure compliance with quality management system requirements.
Yes, the checklist can be used for other accreditation standards with some modifications to meet the specific requirements.
Having a NABL Internal Audit Checklist 15189 is important for laboratories seeking accreditation under ISO 15189:2012 standards. It helps to ensure compliance with quality management system requirements, identifies areas for improvement, provides a standardized approach to auditing, and demonstrates a laboratory’s commitment to quality management.
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