The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods (LAAF) Program is a relatively new program under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requiring imported foods under certain circumstances to be tested for specific analytes by an accredited
Key Considerations for the FDA ASCA Program
The Accreditation Scheme for Conformity Assessment (ASCA) Program is a voluntary program that was launched in 2020 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to improve the reliability, consistency, and regulatory confidence in medical device testing performed to FDA-recognized consensus standards.
Testing Baby Food for Toxic Heavy Metals
The Issue According to a 2019 study, “95% of baby foods tested contained one or more toxic heavy metals.” Prolonged exposure to these metals, like arsenic, lead, and mercury, can lead to slowed development, increased cancer risks, cognitive deficits, damage to major organs, behavioral issues, and
Testing Candy for a Safe and Happy Halloween
Halloween is here and there’s no better way to celebrate the holiday than by enjoying a few sweet treats! Trick or treating is a fun, time-honored tradition dating back more than 100 years and is rooted in ancient customs surrounding community, spirituality, and prosperity. And, whether you go
Accreditation’s Place at the Thanksgiving Table
Thanksgiving is a special holiday where friends and family gather to enjoy one another’s company and all the things we’re grateful for, including the food on the table. You may think the turkey taste test is the most important Thanksgiving analysis, but rest assured, the safety of your food has
A2LA Expands IAAC Scope to Include ISO/IEC 17043 & ISO17034
A2LA received recognition by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an FDA LAAF Accrediting Body. The Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods (LAAF) became official on February 1, 2022, and A2LA is very proud to be the first to be approved and ready to offer A2LA
A2LA is a Recognized Accreditation Body for the FDA FSMA LAAF Program
Effective May 23, 2022, A2LA is recognized to accredit laboratories under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) final rule on Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods (LAAF) program. Under the LAAF program, LAAF-recognized Accrediting Bodies (AB) may accredit testing laboratories to the
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act’s Final Rule on LAAF
The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) final rule on Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods (LAAF) was released on December 3, 2021. Under the LAAF program, LAAF-recognized Accrediting Bodies may accredit testing laboratories to the LAAF program specifications associated with each