Standard vs Accredited Calibration and Considerations in Choosing a Calibration ProviderChoosing a calibration provider is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of your equipment. Non-accredited laboratories lack formal quality systems, measurement data, and follow technical regulations. Accredited laboratories are governed by ISO/IEC 17025 and undergo regular audits to ensure their technical competence and quality management. Quality may not matter depending on the equipment's role, but for essential or minimal tolerance parts, an accredited calibration provider might be the best option. Calibration is essential to minimize risk from out-of-tolerance (OOT) instruments, which can lead to unreliable products, customer dissatisfaction, and increased warranty costs.