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,
WE ARE 26: Keeping the World’s Largest Football Tournament Fair for All
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will be the largest tournament in the competition’s history, setting the stage for an event of unprecedented scale and global attention. Amid the excitement surrounding the tournament, FIFA works extensively behind the
World Accreditation Day 2026 with Home Innovation Research Labs
Happy World Accreditation Day! At A2LA, World Accreditation Day (WAD) is one of our favorite days of the year. Each year on June 9, we’re presented with a special opportunity to highlight, educate, and inform others about the importance of global standards and conformity assessment. Over the
Global ACI FAQs: Updates, Marks, and More for A2LA CABs
The Global Accreditation Cooperation, Incorporated (Global ACI) is ushering in the next chapter of globally recognized conformity assessment! On January 1, 2026, the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) and the IAF Multilateral Arrangement (MLA) were replaced with the Global ACI Multilateral
ICC Building Safety Month 2026 – A2LA & Accreditation Insight
Building Safety Month 2026, led by the International Code Council (ICC), will take place throughout May 2026 under the theme “Built to Last.” This campaign focuses on how modern building codes, safety professionals, and resilient construction measures protect communities worldwide. Purpose and Key
The Pressures of Similarity
Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) are increasingly receiving requests—often driven by regulatory expectations or market pressure—to apply test results to products beyond those physically tested. These requests most commonly arise from model number proliferation, regional part number variations,
ISO/IEC 17065: Mechanism for Safeguarding Impartiality
Impartiality is a common theme amongst conformity assessment schemes. By definition, impartiality is the absence of bias. The International Standards Organization (ISO) establishes the significance of this concept in every conformity assessment scheme (CAS). Specifically within ISO/IEC 17065, the
Supporting Law Enforcement Through Calibration
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