ISO 17025 is an internationally recognized standard for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. It specifies the general requirements for the competence, impartiality, and consistent operation of these laboratories. The main purpose of ISO 17025 certification is to give confidence that a laboratory’s test results are reliable, valid, and verifiable. Laboratories apply for ISO 17025 certification must meet a number of requirements related to technical ability, independence, and accuracy.