SC 1.7 - Specific Criteria for the Accreditation in the Field of Molecular Testing

Abstract

This document shall be used by Department of Standards Malaysia (JSM) to provide appropriate criteria for the assessment and accreditation of laboratories providing molecular testing based on MS ISO/IEC 17025.

The numbering of clauses in this document correspond to the clauses of MS ISO/IEC 17025, however, as not all clauses necessitate interpretation, there may be breaks in the numbering sequence. Laboratories are also reminded of the need to comply with any relevant statutory or legislative requirements.

This document cancels and replaces the following documents: i) STR 1.5 - Specific Technical Requirements for Accreditation of Laboratory Testing for Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO); and ii) STR 1.6 - Specific Technical Requirements for Accreditation of Nucleic AcidTesting Laboratories