1. Definition of Referenced Standards
IEC International Electrotechnical Committee
This standard is focused on test methods for determining the levels of six regulated substance lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls, polybrominated diphenyl ethers)
Metal Methods are ICP-OS, ICP-MS and AAS
Organics Methods are GC-MS
XRF is currently an appendix that is being moved to the main body of the text – Industry supports this move in support of some governments desires
Changes are made on a committee basis
Committees are composed of all interested stakeholders
Process is transparent
This is globally agreed by industry and regulators as the standard for testing parts including those of the SC industry

2. Definition of Referenced Standards
ISO – International Organization for Standards
Laboratories use ISO/IEC to implement a quality system aimed at improving their ability to consistently produce valid results.
Five elements that are Scope, Normative References, Terms and Definitions, Management Requirements and Technical Requirements.
Two main sections are:
Management requirements are primarily related to the operation and effectiveness of the quality management system within the laboratory.
Technical requirements include factors which determines the correctness and reliability of the tests and calibrations performed in laboratory.
Provides the basis for accreditation from an Accreditation Body.
Since the standard focuses on competence, accreditation is simply formal recognition of a demonstration of that competence.
Accreditation is performed by independent verification organizations to ensure impartiality.
This is widely agreed as the most commonly used standard of accountability for use to verify laboratory competency and performance capability