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Free eBook: Cannabis Testing Labs Achieve ISO 17025 Accreditation: A LIMS Guide to Success
ISO 17025 is a globally recognized standard based on which the competence of testing and calibration labs is evaluated. It provides a framework for labs to demonstrate their technical proficiency and capacity to deliver precise and dependable outcomes.
This eBook provides in-depth guidance on achieving ISO 17025 accreditation for cannabis testing labs. It explores how ISO 17025 affects cannabis testing labs and outlines the requirements and advantages of conforming to the standard. Dr. Shaun R. Opie, Managing Partner at E4 Bioscience and Scientific Advisory Board member at CloudLIMS.com, is the author of this eBook.
Dr. Shaun R. Opie
Dr. Shaun R. Opie
Managing Director, E4 Bioscience
Dr. Opie is the managing partner of E4 Bioscience, a strategic consulting firm that exclusively supports cannabis testing laboratories. As a previous owner/operator of both clinical and cannabis laboratories, he understands the technical, operational, and financial challenges of both start-up and established businesses. Since 2018, E4 Bioscience has helped over 40 cannabis laboratories find success in various capacities including: business planning, site selection, laboratory design, instrumentation selection, license application, technical recruiting, operational improvement, ISO 17025 accreditation, and lab sale. In addition to his consultative roles, Dr. Opie is the editor of the general reference textbook, “Cannabis Laboratory Fundamentals”, a frequent invited lecturer on the cannabis laboratory sector, a participating member on multiple AOAC International - Cannabis Analytical Science Program committees, and a PJLA ISO 17025 lead assessor.
What is included in the eBook:
- Differences between ISO 17025 and ISO 9001
- Updates from ISO 17025:2005 to ISO 17025:2017
- The advantages cannabis testing labs gain by conforming to ISO 17025
- A comprehensive list of the pertinent sections of ISO 17025 and the corresponding requirements in the ASTM E1578-18 Standard Guide for Laboratory Informatics, accompanied by an explanation of how meeting these requirements influences the lab’s adherence to ISO/IEC 17025
- Guidance on selecting a lab informatics software or LIMS to enhance adherence to ISO 17025 standards in a cannabis testing lab