World Metrology Day is observed on May 20th and commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention in 1875 by representatives from seventeen nations. The convention aimed to establish ‘worldwide uniformity of measurement.’ The theme this year is "Metrology in the Digital Era."
Empower Your Risk Management at RISKWORLD™ 2022
Accreditation has opened the door for organizations across the globe to actively operate beyond the borders of their countries. This acceptance of internationally recognized standards ensures the production of consistent, reliable results worldwide. And by providing consistency, we can minimize
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
Amazon’s Safety and Compliance Dietary Supplements Requirements
The Internet has created access to more products and services than ever imaginable. You can buy almost anything on Amazon. The site has made getting things or selling things easier. Unfortunately, loose regulation has caused a rise in adulterated or tainted supplements being readily available for
A2LA Accredits WV Lab, Analabs, Inc., for ISO/IEC 17025
May 6, 2021- Frederick, MD – A2LA is pleased to announce the accreditation of Analabs, Inc. to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for cannabis testing. Analabs, located in Crab Orchard, West Virginia, is the first cannabis testing laboratory to be accredited in the state. “Analabs has been a leader in both
Voluntary Accreditation: Why Labs Seek Non-Mandatory Accreditation
In many states, regulations require that cannabis testing laboratories be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 in order to operate. This requirement is not ubiquitous, however, and in the absence of federal requirements for cannabis testing, states where cannabis products are legal demonstrate significant
Oregon’s Toxic-Free Kids Program Relies on ISO/IEC 17025 Labs
March 2, 2021- Frederick, MD – Effective March 1st, 2021 the Oregon Health Authority has completed “Phase 3 Rulemaking” of the Toxic-Free Kids Act, a law requiring manufacturers of children’s products sold on Oregon to report and ultimately remove certain high priority chemicals of concern for
Cannalytics Becomes First ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Cannabis Lab In PR
February 16, 2021- Frederick, MD – A2LA is pleased to announce the accreditation of Cannalytics, LLC to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for cannabis testing. Cannalytics, based in San Juan, Puerto, was accredited by A2LA in December 2020 and is the first cannabis testing laboratory accredited in Puerto Rico.