What laboratories should know, with the Artel MVS used as one practical example of an ISO 23783-aligned measurement approach About this blog This article was created by Nicholas Enea, Artel Biopharma Product Manager at Nova Biomedical, in conjunction with A2LA. Nicholas leads product strategy for
A2LA Celebrates Trace McInturff, Vice President of Accreditation Services, for 30 Years of Service to the Association
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Frederick, Md (August 12, 2026)— The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), a global, nonprofit accreditation body, is celebrating Trace McInturff, Vice President of Accreditation Services, for 30 years of service to A2LA. Over the
FAQs: ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation for Testing & Calibration Laboratories
1. Are decision rules required to be on accredited calibration certificates? What are the requirements of utilizing a decision rule? If no statements of conformity were utilized, decision rules are not required to be on calibration certificates. According to ISO/IEC 17025, section 7.8.6.1, “When a
ISO/IEC 17025 in the Age of Automation
Automation has revolutionized testing laboratories around the world, resulting in increased efficiency, repeatability, and overall quality. From tensile and heat distortion tests performed by materials laboratories to radio frequency (RF) and over the-air (OTA) tests performed by electromagnetic
FDA LAAF Program: Analytes, Contaminants, and More
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods (LAAF) Program is a relatively new program under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requiring imported foods under certain circumstances to be tested for specific analytes by an accredited
The Federal Register: What a CAB Needs to Know
Federal regulations shape business operations every day—but many organizations lack a clear way to monitor what is coming next. This two-part article series introduces how conformity assessment bodies (CABs) can use the Federal Register to stay informed of regulatory changes and engage effectively
Accreditation Case Study: DDL, Inc.
When a medical device, drug delivery system, or packaged healthcare product reaches a clinician, patient, or end user, there is an expectation that it will perform as intended and remain safe, sterile, and effective throughout its lifecycle. That confidence depends not only on the product itself,
Key Differences Between ISO/IEC 17020:2012 and ISO/IEC 17020:2026
The transition from ISO/IEC 17020:2012 to ISO/IEC 17020:2026 represents a significant evolution in how inspection bodies demonstrate competence, impartiality, and consistent operation. While the core structure and intent of the standard remain intact, the 2026 revision introduces important