Speed monitoring devices, including photo systems, radar/LIDAR, noise violation monitoring systems, and blood alcohol content (BAC) readers are all tools used by law enforcement to help keep the roads and our communities safe. They also have another thing in common; they are all devices/systems that
Upholding the Values of Fair Play at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
As the world turns its attention to the opening of the Winter Olympics, Milano Cortina 2026, millions of fans are focused on record-breaking performances, national pride, and the pursuit of athletic excellence. Behind the scenes, however, an equally critical effort is underway to ensure that every
Accreditation Case Study: Bison Engineering
Bison Engineering is an employee-owned environmental consulting and engineering firm that specializes in air quality. They offer their customers several service lines, including air emissions testing, ambient monitoring, permitting and consulting services, and gas flow monitor manufacturing. They
Accreditation Case Study: Blue Heaven Technologies
Located in Louisville, KY, Blue Heaven Technologies is an accredited ISO/IEC 17025 testing lab that offers testing and analytical services for the air filtration and environmental emissions industries. They test commercial and residential air filters for a variety of buildings, vehicles, and
Lithium-ion Batteries in Personal Mobility Devices
The Issue Lithium-ion batteries power personal mobility devices, such as electric scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards. They’re used in children’s toys, the electric-powered bikes people use to get to work, and in the mobility aids of the disabled and elderly. For many people, they depend on
The Importance of Determining the Causes of Nonconformances
While nobody likes it when their organization receives a nonconformance, they are an inevitable part of operating an organization, especially one accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. However, nonconformances can show up in our day-to-day lives, too, like when mistakes are made and things happen outside of
Accreditation Stories: ACT LAB
ACT LAB is one of the largest multi-state cannabis and hemp testing laboratories in the United States and provides services for licensed cultivators and processors. They are currently licensed in six states, including Illinois, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida, with plans to
Keeping Consumers Safe Through CPSC Accreditation Requirements
Accreditation is the process in which organizations are formally recognized based on their compliance to international standards, such as ISO/IEC 17025. Accreditation from an established accrediting body, such as A2LA, ensures an organization’s competency and promotes high quality service and