A2LA has been recognized by the NELAC Institute (TNI) National Environmental Field Activities Program (NEFAP) to provide accreditation to FSMOs.
A2LA achieved preliminary recognition in 2011 and full recognition in 2014. This recognition was granted based on an evaluation by TNI of A2LA’s quality system documents related to the FSMO program as well as an on-site evaluation during an FSMO assessment. The FSMO Standard is specifically designed to aid organizations that perform sampling and testing activities in the field.
This specialty program is covered under A2LA’s environmental field of testing.
Program Requirements
- ISO/IEC 17025 General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories
- Volume 1 General Requirements for Field Sampling and Measurement Organizations