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ISO/IEC 17025 Document Control Explained

August 24, 2026 · 1 min read

Document control is how a laboratory ensures everyone works from the current, approved version of every procedure and form.

What you need

  • A master document list with version numbers
  • A review and approval process
  • Controlled distribution and removal of obsolete documents

Common pitfalls

Uncontrolled copies, missing version numbers and no defined review cycle are frequent audit findings.

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