Interlaboratory comparisons including proficiency testing are widely used for a number of purposes and their use is increasing internationally. The ISO/IEC 17043:2010  Standard specifies general requirements for the competence of providers of proficiency testing schemes and for the development and operation of proficiency testing schemes. The standard provide a consistent basis for all interested parties to determine the competence of organizations that provide proficiency testing such as laboratories,  regulators, accreditation bodies and other organizations that specify requirements for laboratories. 

1.Introduction

2.Terms and definitions

3.Technical requirements:

-Design of proficiency testing schemes

-Statistical design and value assignments

-Operation  of proficiency  testing schemes

-Data analysis and performance  evaluation

-Reporting (PT report) and  Communication with participants

-Confidentiality

4.       Management requirements

-Organization

-Management system

-Documents and data control

-Non-conforming work, corrective actions, preventive actions

-Internal audit and management review