ISO/IEC 17025:2017规定了实验室能力、公正性和一致性操作的一般要求。 ISO/IEC 17025:2017适用于开展实验室活动的所有组织，无论人员数量如何。 实验室客户、监管机构、使用同行评估的组织和方案、认证机构和其他机构使用ISO/IEC 17025:2017来确认或认可实验室的能力。

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 specifies the general requirements for the competence, impartiality and consistent operation of laboratories. ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is applicable to all organizations performing laboratory activities, regardless of the number of personnel. Laboratory customers, regulatory authorities, organizations and schemes using peer-assessment, accreditation bodies, and others use ISO/IEC 17025:2017 in confirming or recognizing the competence of laboratories.