A2LA is proud to announce that it has been formally recognized by the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit (HIWU) for its Competition Animal Drug Testing Laboratory Program. While A2LA has been viewed as a partner and associate in the horse racing industry for many years, HIWU recently said in an
A2LA Announces Joint Webinar with Tektronix
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Titled “Common Industry Terms for Calibration Contract Review,” this webinar will explore and analyze common problems in industry communications. Frederick, Md (October 25, 2023) – The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), a global
A2LA Announces Partnership with NIHC
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A2LA and NIHC sign a memorandum of understanding to launch joint recognition program for A2LA conformity assessment bodies and NIHC members Frederick, Md (September 26, 2023) – The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) has announced a
Updated R311 FedRAMP Requirements Released
Due to the recent release of the updated FedRAMP R311 requirements document, we have been tasked with ensuring all accredited 3PAOs are now meeting the updated requirements. This will primarily occur through upcoming A2LA renewal assessments. New R311 FedRAMP Requirement Highlights These
A2LA Announces Call for Speakers for 2024 Annual Conference
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A2LA Annual Conference to be held in Denver, Colorado from April 21-24 Frederick, Md (September 8, 2023) – The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) has released a call for speakers to present at the 2024 A2LA Annual Conference in Denver, CO
A2LA Announces Changes in Executive Leadership Team
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Three staff members have taken on new roles within the leadership team to improve internal processes and efficiencies and create a more seamless customer experience. Frederick, Md (August 3, 2023) – The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA)
National Hemp Month: Accreditation in the Hemp Industry
The Agricultural Adjustment Act (The Farm Bill) The Agricultural Adjustment Act, or the Farm Bill, was first signed into law in 1933 under Franklin D. Roosevelt. The Farm Bill was initially passed during the Great Depression to raise the prices of crops by allowing farmers to receive monetary
A2LA Celebrates 45 Years of Quality and Service
The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) began as a small organization with just three employees who were on a mission to increase quality in the scientific field. Forty-five years later, that same organization is still driven by that same mission and is now one of the largest