ISO/IEC 17025, General standards for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, is the worldwide standard for testing and calibration laboratories that seek to show their ability to give consistent findings. In 2017, ISO and the Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) published a new version of the standard to update its substance and best serve the laboratories that use it. ISO/IEC 17025 was developed by laboratory experts from around the world, in collaborative efforts with 18 liaison organizations such as the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and numerous laboratory-representing associations.

ISO/IEC 17025 enables laboratories to show competence and deliver credible findings, fostering trust in their work both domestically and globally. It also aids in the facilitation of collaboration between laboratories as well as other entities by promoting greater acceptance of results across borders. Test reports and certifications can be accepted from one jurisdiction to the next without further testing, which promotes international trade.