Achieving ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation is one of the best ways an organization can stand out among their competition. If you’re not already familiar, ISO/IEC 17025 is an internationally-recognized published standard that details the general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration
Standards within Standards: Meeting Relevant Requirements
When a standard refers to the requirements in another standard, how far should organizations and assessors go to meet the “relevant requirements”? The new ISO/IEC 17043 standard for proficiency testing (PT) providers was published May 2023; and while these updates mainly aligned the standard with
Accreditation Case Study: Cameron Instruments
Cameron Instruments offers their customers high-quality measurement, calibration, and test equipment, as well as accredited calibration and repair services in their state-of-the-art pressure calibration laboratory. Located in Ontario, Canada, the facility is ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited for
Improving Quality Management Systems for Manufacturers
Is ISO 9001 or ISO/IEC 17025 right for your organization? Exploring ways to elevate your existing quality management system can be a difficult and overwhelming task. However, the International Standards Organization (ISO) has created standards that, when met, are the key to elevating your quality
Customer Testimonial: nDepth Security
Check out what Ray Nutting and Cabral Mitchner from nDepth Security have to say about becoming A2LA accredited to ISO/IEC 17020:2012 - Inspection Body Accreditation Program! "nDepth Security is proud to announce that we have achieved accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory
New Accreditation Service: HEAL Requirements for ISO/IEC 17025 Competition Animal Drug Testing Laboratories
In 2023, the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit (HIWU) began enforcement of Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program. A2LA’s Competition Animal Drug Testing Laboratory Program is recognized by HIWU, and meets the requirements of their
Accreditation Case Study: Montana Department of Justice Forensic Science Division
The Montana Department of Justice’s Forensic Science Division is the only forensic laboratory in the state with facilities in Missoula and Billings. With about 40 scientists, the division serves law enforcement agencies throughout the state along with the medical examiner’s office. The laboratory
The 5 Whys: Finding Causes of Nonconformities
When a nonconformity occurs within a system, process, or product, the initial reaction individuals often have is to immediately correct the issue at hand. Although it is critical to ensure the nonconformity is addressed in an appropriate manner, it is also important to identify the potential causes