What’s your approach to verifying the authenticity and integrity of third-party lab results, especially when used for supplier approval?

[Tom]

What’s your approach to verifying the authenticity and integrity of third-party lab results, especially when used for supplier approval?

 

[Marzena STC & QTC]

When checking third-party lab results for supplier approval, it’s important to make sure the reports are real, reliable, and traceable. Start by confirming the lab is accredited (for example, to ISO/IEC 17025) and that it’s approved to carry out the specific tests listed.
Look for details like sample ID, test dates, and signatures, and check that the report hasn’t been changed or copied. If the lab is new or based in another country, it’s a good idea to contact them directly or use online verification tools or QR codes if available.
You can also compare results with your own records or past test data to see if they make sense.

The goal is to be sure the lab results are trustworthy and accurate before using them to approve a supplier.

 

[Chisala Ng'andwe]

When checking third-party lab results for supplier approval, it’s important to make sure the reports are real, reliable, and traceable. Start by confirming the lab is accredited (for example, to ISO/IEC 17025) and that it’s approved to carry out the specific tests listed.
Look for details like sample ID, test dates, and signatures, and check that the report hasn’t been changed or copied. If the lab is new or based in another country, it’s a good idea to contact them directly or use online verification tools or QR codes if available.
You can also compare results with your own records or past test data to see if they make sense.

The goal is to be sure the lab results are trustworthy and accurate before using them to approve a supplier.

I think you've just about covered all the bases Marzena. Related but perhaps slightly off topic- I also often emphasise the importance of ensuring that the tests completed by the third party lab are also covered in their scope of accreditation (often if they aren't, this will be detailed as a footnote or somewhere in the fineprint).