Happy World Accreditation Day! At A2LA, World Accreditation Day (WAD) is one of our favorite days of the year. Each year on June 9, we’re presented with a special opportunity to highlight, educate, and inform others about the importance of global standards and conformity assessment. Over the
Global ACI FAQs: Updates, Marks, and More for A2LA CABs
The Global Accreditation Cooperation, Incorporated (Global ACI) is ushering in the next chapter of globally recognized conformity assessment! On January 1, 2026, the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) and the IAF Multilateral Arrangement (MLA) were replaced with the Global ACI Multilateral
Key Considerations for the FDA ASCA Program
The Accreditation Scheme for Conformity Assessment (ASCA) Program is a voluntary program that was launched in 2020 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to improve the reliability, consistency, and regulatory confidence in medical device testing performed to FDA-recognized consensus standards.
Thanks for Joining Us at AnnCon26!
Thank you for joining us for AnnCon26 in Nashville, TN this year at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center! It was another incredible year of engaging sessions, valuable networking, and professional growth for accreditation and quality professionals at every level, from quality
Government Relations Federal Regulatory Updates: April 2026
Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Action: Final Rule Title: Safety Standard for Crib Mattresses Summary: The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a direct final rule updating the mandatory safety standard for crib mattresses under section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety
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
American Association for Laboratory Accreditation Announces Annual Conference 2026 Keynote Speakers
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Attendees will hear from industry leaders Trace McInturff, William Troy, and Jennifer Tucker, and others in Nashville, TN from April 12-15, 2026 Frederick, Md (February 9, 2026)— The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), a global,
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