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ISO 33401: The New Reference Material Standard

Have you heard about ISO 33401? Here's a look at the new reference material standard for certificates, labels, and accompanying documentation. ISO 33401:2024 - Reference materials — Contents of certificates, labels and accompanying documentation is an international standard intended to

A2LA Launches State Legal Metrology Accreditation Program

North Carolina Department of Agriculture first organization to be accredited under the program  Frederick, Md (January 28, 2026) — The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), a global, nonprofit accreditation body, has launched a program to assess state legal metrology

Accreditation Case Study: Bison Engineering

Bison Engineering is an employee-owned environmental consulting and engineering firm that specializes in air quality. They offer their customers several service lines, including air emissions testing, ambient monitoring, permitting and consulting services, and gas flow monitor manufacturing. They

Accreditation Case Study: Blue Heaven Technologies

Located in Louisville, KY, Blue Heaven Technologies is an accredited ISO/IEC 17025 testing lab that offers testing and analytical services for the air filtration and environmental emissions industries. They test commercial and residential air filters for a variety of buildings, vehicles, and

Testing for Mycotoxins in the Cannabis Industry

The cannabis industry has quickly evolved over the last decade or so, with cannabis use increasing for both medical patients and recreational users across the country. However, the world of cannabis testing is also quickly evolving to keep pace with new products, changing regulations, and consumer

Accreditation Stories: ACT LAB

ACT LAB is one of the largest multi-state cannabis and hemp testing laboratories in the United States and provides services for licensed cultivators and processors. They are currently licensed in six states, including Illinois, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida, with plans to