Temporary vs Permanent Subcontract in ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Explained

*Temporary vs Permanent Subcontracting in ISO/IEC 17025:2017* What is the difference between a *temporary subcontractor* and a *permanent subcontractor* in an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratory? In this lecture, we explain the concept of subcontracting and externally provided laboratory activities, with practical examples of how laboratories can control and manage subcontracted testing or calibration activities. The lecture focuses on the requirements related to *ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Clause 6.6 – Externally Provided Products and Services* and **Clause 7.1.1(c) – Review of Requests, Tenders and Contracts**. You will learn: • What is subcontracting in ISO 17025:2017? • What is a temporary subcontractor? • What is a permanent subcontractor? • Key differences between temporary and permanent subcontracting • When can a laboratory use a subcontractor? • Customer notification and approval requirements • How to evaluate and select a subcontractor • Competence requirements for external providers • Monitoring and re-evaluation of subcontractors • Practical laboratory examples • How to document subcontracting activities for ISO 17025 accreditation This lecture is useful for **laboratory managers, technical managers, quality managers, laboratory analysts, auditors, and professionals working with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation**. 📌 *Key ISO 17025 Topics:* ISO 17025 subcontracting, external providers, subcontracted testing, subcontracted calibration, Clause 6.6, Clause 7.1.1, laboratory accreditation, laboratory quality management system. #ISO17025 #ISOIEC17025 #Subcontracting #LaboratoryAccreditation #QualityManagement #LaboratoryQuality #ISO17025Auditor