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ISO 17025:2017 Workshop – Preparing Laboratory Evaluators

In response to an official request from the Iraqi Ministry of Oil, a delegation comprising 39 employees from various oil companies visited New Standard Company's laboratories at Ibrahim Khalil International Entry Complex from September 15 to 17, 2019. The purpose of the visit was to partake in a practical workshop titled 'Verification of Methods of Measuring,' as part of the program for preparing laboratory evaluators according to the ISO 17025:2017 standard. During the visit, the delegation observed the laboratory's workflow, received explanations from the staff, and expressed satisfaction with the organized work. The workshop included detailed explanations of verification methods by both New Standard and Intertek, the company in partnership with New Standard. Beyond tests and quality control, discussions and suggestions were made for future plans to enhance scientific communication at both local and regional levels.