Purchasing services and supplies (QM 13)

QUALITY MANUAL (ISO/IEC 17025 : 2008)

Document ID	:	XXX/QM/13
Title	:	Purchasing services and supplies
Issue No.	:		Issue Date                     :
Revision No.	:		Revision Date                :
Reference ISO Clause	:		Page                               :

4.6.1       The laboratory’s policy is to obtain reliable services and purchasing of supplies it uses that affects the quality of test / calibration. Procedure SOP for purchase, reception and storage of reagents and laboratory consumables relevant for tests / calibration has been documented and implemented.

4.6.2       The supplies are not put into use until verified as complying with requirements defined in test / calibration methods. The services like calibration of equipment, maintenance by outside agencies are to comply with specified requirements. Records of actions taken for checking compliance are maintained for each supply in the bill. Storage of reagents and laboratory consumable are kept in racks in store room.

4.6.3       Purchasing document contains the details like name of product ordered, quantity, specification, supply particulars and inspection details as per SOP. TM reviews technical content and approve purchase documents before placing the order.

4.6.4       The laboratory follows the vendor rating system of suppliers for supplies of critical items of their use. Record SOP of approved suppliers is maintained.