6.2 Personnel
6.2.1 Impartiality and Competence
All personnel of the laboratory, either internal or external, that could influence the laboratory activities shall act impartially, be competent, and work in accordance with the laboratory's management system.
6.2.2 Competence Requirements
The laboratory shall document the competence requirements for each function influencing the results of laboratory activities, including requirements for education, qualification, training, technical knowledge, skills, and experience.
6.2.3 Ensuring Competence
The laboratory shall ensure that the personnel have the competence to perform laboratory activities for which they are responsible and to evaluate the significance of deviations.
6.2.4 Communication of Responsibilities
The management of the laboratory shall communicate to personnel their duties, responsibilities, and authorities.
6.2.5 Personnel Procedures and Records
The laboratory shall have procedure(s) and retain records for:
- Determining the competence requirements;
- Selection of personnel;
- Training of personnel;
- Supervision of personnel;
- Authorization of personnel;
- Monitoring competence of personnel.
6.2.6 Authorization of Personnel
The laboratory shall authorize personnel to perform specific laboratory activities, including but not limited to, the following:
- Development, modification, verification, and validation of methods;
- Analysis of results, including statements of conformity or opinions and interpretations;
- Report, review, and authorization of results.