March 23, 2018, Frederick, MD – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a notice in the Federal Register on March 23, 2018 announcing the reapproval of the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) as an accreditation organization for clinical laboratories under
A2LA Honored as one of FREDERICK COUNTY BEST PLACES TO WORK
July 27, 2018, Frederick, MD – A2LA was honored at an awards reception on Thursday, July 26th as one of Frederick County Best Places to Work. The Frederick County Best Places to Work campaign recognizes innovative, creative and forward-thinking employers located in Frederick County, MD. A2LA was
A2LA Today June 2018 Newsletter
In This Issue... A2LA Launches Cybersecurity Inspection Body Program APLAC/IAAC Evaluation of A2LA to ISO/IEC 17011:2017 A2LA Issues First Accreditation to Newly Published ISO/IEC 17025:2017 ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Transition Reminder The 40th Anniversary Celebrations Continue Staff
A2LA Launches Cybersecurity Inspection Body Program
June 6, 2018, Frederick, MD – A2LA is proud to announce the launch of its new Cybersecurity Inspection Body Program. This third-party accreditation offers an independent review of an organization’s compliance to both ISO/IEC 17020 (Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing
A2LA Accredits First Recreational Marijuana Lab in AK to ISO/IEC 17025
April 20, 2018, Frederick, MD – A2LA is pleased to announce the accreditation of The New Frontier Research (TNFR) laboratory to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 for cannabis testing. TNFR, based in Wasilla, which was earlier assessed by A2LA for competence and proficiency to perform the minimum required tests, as
A2LA Issues First Accreditation to Newly Published ISO/IEC 17025:2017
April 20, 2018, Frederick, MD – A2LA is proud to announce the issuance of its first accreditation to the newly published ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard. Following publication of the new standard in November 2017, A2LA rolled out a robust transition plan for current and new customers to implement it
A2LA Today March 2018 Newsletter
In This Issue... 2018 Marks A2LA’s 40th Anniversary in the Laboratory Accreditation Industry Highlights from the 2018 A2LA Technical Forum & Annual Meeting A2LA Reapproved by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as an Accreditation Organization Under the CLIA 88 A2LA
A2LA 2018 Annual Report
A2LA is a non-profit, non-governmental, public service, membership society dedicated to the formal recognition of competent laboratories and related activities. During 2018, A2LA maintained a membership of 641 individuals and organizations. Download the 2018 Annual Report