ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation
Brechbuhler Scales, Inc. is accredited by ANAB, the ANSI National Accreditation Board, to ISO/IEC 17025 for calibration. Accreditation means an independent body has assessed our laboratory’s technical competence, and our calibration certificates carry documented measurement uncertainty and traceability to national standards.
Accreditation at a Glance
| Organization | Brechbuhler Scales, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Accrediting body | ANAB (ANSI National Accreditation Board) |
| Standard | ISO/IEC 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories |
| Scope | Calibration (see the certificate and scope of accreditation) |
| Certificate | View our 17025 certificate (PDF) |
What Accredited Calibration Gives You
- Traceable results. Calibration is performed against reference standards traceable to national standards.
- Documented uncertainty. Certificates report the measurement uncertainty, not just pass or fail.
- Audit-ready records. Accredited certificates support quality audits and customer requirements.
Where to Get Accredited Scale Calibration
Our branches across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois and Kentucky provide scale and balance calibration. Find your nearest team on our locations page, or request service.
Instrument Calibration Solutions (ICS), a Brechbuhler Scales company, calibrates force, dimensional, electrical, pressure, torque, temperature and optical instruments under its own A2LA accreditation. See the ICS accreditation and scope page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brechbuhler Scales accredited?
Yes. Brechbuhler Scales, Inc. is accredited by ANAB, the ANSI National Accreditation Board, to ISO/IEC 17025 for calibration.
What does ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation mean?
It means an independent accreditation body has assessed the laboratory for technical competence and a working quality system. Calibration certificates from an accredited lab report measurement uncertainty and traceability to national standards.
Is accreditation the same as certification?
No. Accreditation is an independent assessment of technical competence for a defined scope of calibration work. Certification usually refers to a management-system standard such as ISO 9001.
Does Brechbuhler calibrate instruments other than scales?
Yes. Instrument Calibration Solutions (ICS), a Brechbuhler Scales company, calibrates force, dimensional, electrical, pressure, torque, temperature and optical instruments under its own A2LA accreditation.
