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Government Relations Federal Regulatory Updates: January to March 2026
Agency: Federal Communications Commission Action: Final rule Title: Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program Summary: The FCC issued this final rule to strengthen its equipment authorization process by expanding
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ISO 33401: The New Reference Material Standard
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Supporting Law Enforcement Through Calibration
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When organizations comply effectively with EPA regulations, it enhances transparency and accountability. It also improves data accuracy, something that is vital when emissions data influence policy decisions, enforcement, and public trust. So, understanding and aligning with these frameworks isn’t
Bridging the Gap: How ISO 21043 Elevates Forensic Lab Quality and Credibility
The National Research Council Report (NRC) of 2009, titled Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward, was developed by the National Academy of Sciences to explore the challenges and needs of the forensic science community. These challenges include the need for
American Association for Laboratory Accreditation Announces Annual Conference 2026 Keynote Speakers
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Attendees will hear from industry leaders Trace McInturff, William Troy, and Jennifer Tucker, and others in Nashville, TN from April 12-15, 2026 Frederick, Md (February 9, 2026)— The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), a global,