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
The A2LA Annual Conference 2026: Early Registration, Networking, and More!
Get Ready for A2LA’s Premier Event of the Year — AnnCon26! This highly anticipated annual gathering brings together the best minds in accreditation, conformity assessment, laboratory science, and quality management. Join industry leaders, innovators, and peers as we shape the future of
American Association for Laboratory Accreditation Opens Call for Speakers for 2026 Annual Conference
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Conference to be held April 12-15, 2026, in Nashville, TN at the Gaylord Opryland Frederick, Md (October 17, 2025)— The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), a global accreditation body, has opened its call for speakers for the A2LA Annual
A2LA Launches Environmental Microbiology Laboratory Accreditation Program
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New program reflects organization’s commitment to supporting laboratories that safeguard indoor environments and protect public health Frederick, Md (October 7, 2025)— The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), a global accreditation body,
A2LA Boulder Office Officially Opens Its Doors
On Monday, September 22, 2025, A2LA cut the ribbon on its second office in Boulder, Colorado! The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was hosted by A2LA Quality Manager Jordan Acton and Senior Accreditation Officer Anastasia Miller, both of whom have relocated from the original Frederick, Maryland office to
Audit Readiness: Steps to Prepare Your Organization for A2LA Assessments
It’s a daunting feeling leading-up to an assessment, and there are many questions that may cross your mind. “Are we ready for the audit?” “I wonder how we are going to do.” “What if I forgot something?” As many QA professionals will tell you, the question of audit readiness is a bit of a
Inspector Monitoring from an ISO/IEC 17020 Perspective
One of the key differences between materials testing and inspection is the idea that inspection relies more heavily on the competency and qualifications of the technical personnel while materials testing results rely heavily on the metrological traceability of the equipment being used. ISO/IEC 17025