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A Better World Through Accreditation

Government Relations Federal Regulatory Updates: April 2026

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Action: Final Rule Title: Safety Standard for Crib Mattresses Summary: The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a direct final rule updating the mandatory safety standard for crib mattresses under section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety

Accreditation Advances Public Safety Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Facts¹ There is a cyber-attack every 39 seconds worldwide. Cybersecurity statistics show that the total damage caused by cybercriminals is estimated to have reached $6 trillion in 2022. Cybersecurity stats reveal that small firms invest less than $500 on cybersecurity on

Inspector Monitoring from an ISO/IEC 17020 Perspective

One of the key differences between materials testing and inspection is the idea that inspection relies more heavily on the competency and qualifications of the technical personnel while materials testing results rely heavily on the metrological traceability of the equipment being used. ISO/IEC 17025

ISO/IEC 17025 vs. ISO/IEC 17020: What Each Standard Offers Labs

There is a growing trend of forensic organizations becoming accredited. This trend is for a variety of reasons, including state requirements, a means for receiving grants, or an organization’s desire to demonstrate that the work they perform is repeatable, reliable, defensible, and performed by