The current landscape of international ISO/IEC requirements is shifting to allow organizations to take a more flexible approach on areas of standards that were once more prescriptive. With these changes on the forefront, the topic on most everyone’s mind is risk. The term “risk” is a bit more
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
ISO 13485 Certification vs ISO 15189 Accreditation for Laboratory Developed Testing (LDTs)
While accreditation and certification are often used interchangeably, they represent distinct concepts. However, both certification and accreditation can apply to the same field and complement each other. Certification and Accreditation: What’s the Difference? ISO defines certification as the
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,
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