Name : Global ACI-TECH-1-001 (G) Accreditation Requirements and Operating Criteria for Horseracing Laboratories

Category : Technical Documents

Description : The purpose of this document is to provide: 1) Part A: A compilation of test-method-related requirements for horseracing laboratories that accreditation bodies have submitted. 2) Part B: Recommendations for establishing the presence of prohibited substances that have been agreed within the horseracing industry. 3) Part C: Additional recommendations on compliance with an appropriate performance specification, and the adoption of harmonised definitions for terms commonly used by racing chemists.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 26 Jun 2026

Implementation Date : 26 Jun 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-1-002 (G) Guidelines on Decision Rules and Statements of Conformity

Category : Technical Documents

Description : This guidance document assists laboratories in the use of decision rules when declaring statements of conformity to a specification or standard as required by ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 26 Jun 2026

Implementation Date : 26 Jun 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-1-003 (G) Guidelines for Measurement Uncertainty in Testing

Category : Technical Documents

Description : The aim of this document is to provide guidance and related references for the evaluation of measurement uncertainty in testing, as well as to encourage the customary reporting of measurement uncertainty in order to fulfil expectations of relevant clauses from ISO/IEC 17025:2017. The document also aims to assist laboratories in understanding the common approach taken by accreditation bodies when performing assessments against these requirements.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 26 Jun 2026

Implementation Date : 26 Jun 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-1-004 (G) Modules in a Forensic Science Process

Category : Technical Documents

Description : This document is intended to provide guidance for laboratories, scene of crime investigation units and other entities involved in examination or testing in the forensic science process by providing guidance for the application of ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17025.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 26 Jun 2026

Implementation Date : 26 Jun 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-1-006 (G) Guidance for the Implementation of a Medical Accreditation Scheme

Category : Technical Documents

Description : This is a practical guide for accreditation bodies implementing a medical accreditation scheme using ISO 15189. It identifies key aspects of the standard, points out its unique elements, and provides advice for the development and maintenance of an accreditation scheme that is based on ISO 15189.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 31 Jul 2026

Implementation Date : 04 Aug 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-1-008 (M) Policy for Proficiency Testing and/or Interlaboratory Comparisons Other Than Proficiency Testing

Category : Technical Documents

Description : This policy sets out the requirements for, and gives guidance to, accreditation bodies (ABs) on the use and assessment of proficiency testing (PT) and/or interlaboratory comparisons (ILCs) other than PT in the accreditation process for all conformity assessment bodies performing testing or calibration activities – i.e. testing, sampling, calibration and medical laboratories, inspection bodies, biobanks, PT providers and reference material producers. It also aims to assist ABs to consistently define and apply relevant PT policies, thereby providing a tool for harmonisation in the process of establishing multilateral and bilateral agreements according to Global ACI-MRA-004.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 26 Jun 2026

Implementation Date : 26 Jun 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-1-009 (M) Global ACI Policy for Measurement Uncertainty in Calibration

Category : Technical Documents

Description : This policy sets out the requirements for the statement of Calibration and Measurement Capabilities (CMCs) and for the evaluation of measurement uncertainty in calibration certificates or reports.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 26 Jun 2026

Implementation Date : 26 Jun 2026

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Name : Global ACI-TECH-2-002 (G) Guidance on Measurements Performed as Part of an Inspection Process

Category : Technical Documents

Description : This document provides recommendations on how to approach situations where examinations that form part of an inspection assignment include the performance of measurements.

Version Number : 1.0

Issue Date : 26 Jun 2026

Implementation Date : 26 Jun 2026

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