Some Challenges in Implementing In-house Calibration:

1. You need to manage a Quality System with wider calibration laboratory processes which include the generation and maintenance of calibration procedures, calibration certificates, preparation for a customer audit, and audit support to the various area of the industry.

2. A master standard or reference standards are required to be purchased, which also needs maintenance and calibration on a given calibration interval.

3. Competent calibration personnel are needed, which includes continuous training.

4. You need to maintain the needed laboratory facility to support the achievement of valid results during calibration. This includes control of environmental conditions. (see element no. 9 below)

Implementation has some challenges, but once the calibration laboratory is established, implementation will become manageable.

Read on to learn and understand the ISO calibration requirements.