This document contains normative and informative guidance for laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by the Standards Council of Canada. Laboratories and assessment teams alike must use this document to assure compliance.

This document covers all accredited testing laboratories. Program Specialty Areas (PSAs) often have additional Requirements and Guidance, such as:

• Forensics – SCC Requirements and Guidance for the Accreditation for Forensic Testing Laboratories
• Mineral Analysis – SCC Requirements and Guidance for the Accreditation of Mineral Analysis Testing Laboratories
• ITSET – SCC Requirements and Guidance for the Accreditation of Information Technology Security - Evaluation and Testing Facilities
• TMDNRT – SCC Requirements and Guidance for Accreditation of Laboratories Engaged in Test Method Development and Non-Routine Testing