The sixth  SMIIC MC Training within the SMIIC MC Work Plan 2021 – 2023  was  Training on Introduction and Implementation of
ISO/IEC 17025 and 17020 Standards was held on the 13 October 2021 virtually, technically hosted by SMIIC General Secretariat and was attended by 41 experts from SMIIC Member States.

The training was given by the host NMI: IMBiH-Institute of Metrology of Bosnia and Herzegovina

General Description: The training covers IMBiH’s experiences in Implementation of ISO/IEC 17025 and 17020
Objective: To provide knowledge and to develop skill of participants in process of implementation of standards ISO/IEC 17025 and 17020
Who should attend: The training would be attended by staff working in National Metrology Institutes working in calibration/testing and verification laboratories
References used for International standards ISO/IEC 17025 (General requirements for the training: competence of testing and calibration laboratories) and 17020
(Conformity assessment - Requirements for the operation of various
types of bodies performing inspection)
Duration of training: 1 day
Lecturers: Haris Memic (haris.memic@met.gov.ba)
Time Schedule
Days / Hours Subject/Activities
Day 1 09:00 -16:00
 General information about the ISO/IEC standard, history of its development
 Overview of the structure of the standard
 Normative references and bibliography
 General and structural requirements
 Resource requirements
 Process requirements
 Management requirements (Option A and Option B)