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CNAS certifiedHow are the number and proportion of on-site testing projects determined?

Generally, due to the varying circumstances of each laboratory under review, there are no mandatory requirements for the quantity and ratio of on-site testing projects. The general practice is to cover all aspects, which includes methods such as blind sample assessment, witnessed testing, comparative testing, retained sample retesting, and operational demonstration. Projects that have participated in proficiency testing, measurement audits, and inter-laboratory comparisons are typically exempt from on-site assessment.

Overall requirements are: Cover all methods, equipment, personnel, etc. In the on-site audit, the selection of on-site testing projects should consider the following points:

　　1、Coverage Area:

— Aim to cover all testing fields of the laboratory;

——Cover key instruments and equipment

— Principles of coverage and declaration methods, main standards, and typical parameters.

　　2、Focus:

—— Field tests should be arranged for new projects as much as possible.

—— Arrange method change projects as much as possible.

—— Arrange for the capability verification of unsatisfactory projects as much as possible

—— Arrange for fewer projects to conduct inspections as possible.

— Arrange projects with high industry attention and those with risks as much as possible.

—— Focus on assessing new entry inspectors

Consider the field test projects selected based on the aforementioned principles; the evaluators should arrange their review times efficiently to ensure they witness each field test project.