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,
5 Scope Expansion FAQs
There are many reasons an organization would choose to undergo a scope expansion. Perhaps your organization has updated a method with new technology or equipment, or your customers are asking for a service you already provide to be accredited. Maybe industry regulators have updated their
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
Accreditation Advances Public Safety Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Facts¹ There is a cyber-attack every 39 seconds worldwide. Cybersecurity statistics show that the total damage caused by cybercriminals is estimated to have reached $6 trillion in 2022. Cybersecurity stats reveal that small firms invest less than $500 on cybersecurity on
Lessons Learned with DoD/DOE QSM 6.0
The transition to DoD/DOE QSM 6.0 has proven challenging for many laboratories, often taking longer than anticipated. In some cases, delays were due to higher numbers of nonconformances cited during assessments, while in others, laboratories simply were not prepared for the changes when their
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
Forensic DNA Phenotyping: A Validated Prediction Tool
Forensic DNA Phenotyping is a DNA typing method used to predict visual characteristics of the contributor of the unknown evidence sample or unidentified human remains. It can aid in the determination of externally visible physical characteristics of the contributor including hair color, eye color,