Equipment Calibration Specification
Each test report or calibration certificate shall include at least the following information, unless the laboratory has valid reasons for not doing so:
ISO/IEC 17025 Section | Requirement |
5.10.2 a |
The title, i.e. Calibration Certificate or Test Report. |
5.10.2 b |
Name and address of laboratory where calibration/test was done. |
5.10.2 c |
Unique identification of the certificate or report (instrument serial no. + date is acceptable) and identification on each page. |
5.10.2 d |
Name and address of customer. |
5.10.2 e |
Identification of the calibration procedure, or clear description of non-standard method. |
5.10.2 f |
Description and clear identification of instrument calibrated (description and serial No.). |
5.10.2 g |
Date(s) of calibration. |
5.10.2 i 5.10.4.1 b 5.10.4.2 |
Measurement results with units. Measurement uncertainties and/or statement of compliance with identified metrological specification. |
5.10.2 Note 1 |
Each page must be numbered and total number of pages. |
5.10.3.1 a |
All deviation, additions, or exclusions of the test method, and all other pertinent information relative to a specific test, such as environmental conditions. |
5.10.4.3 |
When an instrument has been adjusted or repaired, the results of the calibration before and after adjustments or repairs must be reported if available. |
5.10.2 j |
The signature and job title or equivalent identification of the person(s) accepting responsibility for the contents of the certificate or report, and the emission date. |
5.10.2 Note 2 |
A note indicating that the certificate may not be reproduced except in full without the written approval of the laboratory. |
5.10.4.1 a |
Conditions (e.g. environmental) under which the calibration is carried out and which have an influence on the measurement result. |
5.10.4.1 c |
Evidence of traceability (e.g. list of calibration and test instruments used, specifying serial number, calibration date and validity) Note: NIST numbers should not be used nor required as proof of traceability |
5.10.4.4 |
Shall not contain any recommendation on the interval between calibrations. |
N/A |
Date of issue of the report or certificate |