Downloadable Tool
ISO IEC 17025 2017 Lookup Tool
Looking for a Great Reference Tool to Support Your Accreditation Efforts?
Whether you’re conducting an internal audit or serving as an assessor performing an external audit, having the right resources at your fingertips can make all the difference. This newly released reference tool is designed to streamline your audit process by providing quick and easy access to essential links and information relevant to your assessment activities.
Rather than spending valuable time searching for requirements, guidance documents, and reference materials, this tool consolidates them into one convenient location. It’s an excellent resource to help you stay organized, efficient, and focused—no matter which side of the audit you’re on.
Getting Started with Your Lookup Tool
The ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Lookup Tool is a macro driven Excel spreadsheet. You must enable macros in Excel for the tool to work properly. The tool must be run from an Excel desktop application (not Web based). The Tool was written using Excel version 2503, older versions may cause the Tool not to perform as intended.
How to Use the Tool:
17025 Index Sheet
- Click any clause number to view detailed clause information.
- Toggle between Guidance and Nonconformities using the dropdown menu.
- Use the green search cell (top right) to find clauses by keyword—matching clauses will be highlighted.
- Click the “<>” button to view commonly found nonconformities.
Clause Display Screen
- View full clause info and supporting details.
- Copy text using the “Copy Selected Text to Clipboard” button.
- Adjust font size with the “Default” or “Increase” buttons.
- Highlight search words using the “Highlight Search Word General Area” button.
- Swap between Guidance and Nonconformities using the swap command.
Need Help?
Have questions or feedback? Visit
proficiency.org, click About, then Contact Us. Or use the “About” button in the spreadsheet for more information.We hope this tool helps simplify your ISO/IEC 17025:2017 compliance work.
