A2LA Today l September 2017 l Number 136 By Ashly Carter, A2LA Program Manager The 2017 NCSL International Workshop & Symposium was held August 13 – 17, 2017 in Oxon Hill, MD (Washington DC Area). The theme this year was “Precision and Performance with Measurement Science.” A2LA supported the
A2LA Taking Accreditation Applications for US EPA 3rd Party Certifiers
A2LA Today l September 2017 l Number 136 By Caitlin Krop, A2LA Accreditation Officer A2LA is excited to announce that it is accepting applications for accreditation of Product Certification Bodies which intend to certify levels of formaldehyde in wood products in accordance with 40 CFR Part 770
A2LA Recognized as a Great Place to Work
A2LA Today l September 2017 l Number 136 By Lauren Bisson, A2LA HR GeneralistIn June 2017, A2LA was certified as a Great Place to Work (GPW). GPW gives companies around the world the ability to assess themselves based on criteria that makes a company one that employees enjoy. The trust model that
A2LA Seeks FCC Recognition to Accredit Test Firms in Non-MRA Countries
A2LA Today l September 2016 l Number 132 By Kelsey Roberts, A2LA Marketing Coordinator The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently published FCC 16-74 “Memorandum Opinion and Order on Reconsideration” (released June 15, 2016), which extends the deadline for all laboratories who
A2LA Tech Forum
A2LA Today l September 2016 l Number 132March 30 - April 2, 2017 Reston, VASponsorship and Vendor Opportunities Available!Reach professionals in your target market at one of the largest conformity assessment conferences in the United States.Gold, Silver and Bag Insert sponsorship levels still
A2LA Attends First ASTM Organizational Meeting for Cannabis Committee
A2LA Today l March 2017 l Number 134 By Adam Gouker, A2LA General Manager, Accreditation ServicesIn recognition of the need for international standards within the cannabis industry, ASTM International held an organization meeting at their headquarters in West Conshohocken, PA on Tuesday, February
Lonnie Spires Appointed as A2LA President and CEO
A2LA Today l September 2016 l Number 132 By Kelsey Roberts, A2LA Marketing Coordinator A2LA is pleased to announce the selection of Lonnie Spires as its next Chief Executive Officer. Spires succeeds Peter Unger, who served as A2LA’s President and CEO for twenty years and continues to support the
A2LA Congratulates John Knicely as 2017 A2LA Assessor of the Year
A2LA Today l June 2017 l Number 135 By Trace McInturff, A2LA Senior Director, Accreditation Services The 2017 A2LA Assessor of the Year award was presented to Mr. John Knicely on April 1, 2017. Previously the Lab Manager for Banks Brothers Corporation, located in Hagerstown, MD, John has