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A2LA 2021 Annual Report

At the end of 2021, A2LA had over 4,000 actively accredited certificates representing all 50 US states and a variety of foreign countries, and 272 contracted assessors. Download the 2021 Annual Report

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

2021 A2LA Summer Internship Program Experience

Coming off an 18-month hiatus due to a pandemic, A2LA’s seven interns began their experience in a training room at 9 AM on May 24th, 2021. To kick off the summer, we were given a badge, a computer, and a wealth of information. A2LA has hosted interns for the summer since 2012, even throughout the

A2LA 2020 Annual Report

At the end of 2020, A2LA had 3,854 accredited certificates in its system representing all 50 states and a variety of foreign countries. Recognition of A2LA accreditation programs comes from organizations around the world with which A2LA has mutual recognition arrangements or other forms of

A Warm Welcome to A2LA’s 2021 Summer Interns

A2LA is excited to welcome a new group of students to our summer 2021 internship program. Since 2012, A2LA has been welcoming interns to help young people gain real-life work experience in their chosen field, adding new programs and support tools each year. This year’s program kicks off in May, and