Part of a set of interrelated or interacting elements of an
organization to establish
quality policies and
quality objectives and processes to achieve those objectives.
Notes: - A laboratory's structure, roles and responsibilities, planning, operation, practices, rules, and beliefs are also established within the quality management system.
- Other common parts of a laboratory's management system are financial management and environmental management. These management systems should not be confused with a laboratory information management system.
Source:
PAC, 2021, 93, 997. 'Metrological and quality concepts in analytical chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 1035 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2019-0819)