Many conformity assessment bodies (CABs) maintain accreditation with multiple accrediting bodies (ABs) for a variety of reasons. Some organizations value the opportunity to receive multiple perspectives from different assessments, while others prefer more frequent evaluations of their quality
An Example of a Vendor Selection Process
Conformity assessment bodies (CABs) are responsible for verifying and demonstrating the suitability of any products and services that may affect their technical activities. This applies to items used as inputs into measurement activities (e.g. test equipment, consumables) as well as subcontracted
ISO 23783 and the Volumetric Performance of Automated Liquid Handling Systems
What laboratories should know, with the Artel MVS used as one practical example of an ISO 23783-aligned measurement approach About this blog This article was created by Nicholas Enea, Artel Biopharma Product Manager at Nova Biomedical, in conjunction with A2LA. Nicholas leads product strategy for
FAQs: ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation for Testing & Calibration Laboratories
1. Are decision rules required to be on accredited calibration certificates? What are the requirements of utilizing a decision rule? If no statements of conformity were utilized, decision rules are not required to be on calibration certificates. According to ISO/IEC 17025, section 7.8.6.1, “When a
Accreditation Case Study: DDL, Inc.
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