Actiz Blog: LIMS, ISO 17025 and laboratory management

Highlights

  • How to prepare, control, and send an SDS without losing control of versions

    Preparing a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is only part of the job. Once it is ready, it needs to go through review, be approved, reach customers, and remain available for consultation in the correct version. This is where problems arise, such as outdated documents, shipments without records, duplicate files, and difficulty retrieving the revision history. […]
Software de gestão da qualidade para laboratório: profissional analisando amostras

Spreadsheet, In-House System, ERP Module, or Dedicated LIMS: Which Solution to Choose in 2026?

Choosing a laboratory quality management software involves comparing four types of solutions: spreadsheets, in-house built systems, ERP quality modules, and dedicated LIMS platforms. Each category addresses different needs in terms of traceability, regulatory compliance, and scale — there's no one-size-fits-all answer, but there is a right solution for your lab's current stage.

Placas de Petri com contaminação fúngica/mofo visível, controle ambiental inadequado no laboratório.

Inadequate Environmental Control in the Lab

Discover how environmental control in the laboratory directly influences the quality of analytical results, regulatory compliance, and traceability, and see how a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) strengthens the monitoring and management of these conditions.

Profissional com luvas de proteção manuseando frascos e tampas de reagente em linha de envase.

Poor Reagent and Expiration Date Management

Inadequate reagent and expiration date management undermines the reliability of laboratory results, increases the risk of nonconformities, and hampers traceability. Learn how to structure an efficient process and how a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) strengthens control over reagent stock, expiration dates, and usage.

Profissional de laboratório com jaleco e luvas de proteção registrando resultados manualmente em prancheta de papel

Manual and Inconsistent Laboratory Records

Manual and inconsistent laboratory records pose a critical risk to data integrity, undermining traceability, compliance, and analytical reliability. Standardizing documentation, combined with a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), reduces transcription errors, strengthens audits, and ensures greater control over laboratory information.