PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Located in Flat Irons Park, Boulder, CO., New Office to Accommodate Growing Organizational Operations and Offer Local Career Opportunities Frederick, Md (July 21, 2025)— The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), a global accreditation body,
National Industrial Hemp Council Offers New Member Discount to Hemp Testing Laboratories for A2LA-NIHC Verify Joint Recognition Program
NIHC Verify Membership fee lowers to $325 per year for new hemp testing laboratories entering the program for the first two years Frederick, Md (October 29, 2024) – The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) and the National Industrial Hemp Council (NIHC) have announced a
A2LA’s First President, John William Locke, Dies at 91
With great sadness, The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) shares the passing of founding member and first president, John William Locke, at the age of 91. Locke passed away on September 11, 2024, after a brief illness. John Locke served as A2LA’s first president for 10
American Association for Laboratory Accreditation Publishes New Mission and Vision Statements
The organization updates its mission and vision for the first time in eight years, with a focus on its role in creating a safer, healthier world Frederick, Md (January 30, 2024)— The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), a global accreditation body, is excited to share its
American Association for Laboratory Accreditation Welcomes New Business Development Manager Scott Renkes
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Renkes joins the organization with nearly 20 years of experience in quality management technology Frederick, Md (January 3, 2024)— The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), a global accreditation body, is thrilled to announce the hire of
A2LA Announces Joint Webinar with Tektronix
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Titled “Common Industry Terms for Calibration Contract Review,” this webinar will explore and analyze common problems in industry communications. Frederick, Md (October 25, 2023) – The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), a global
A2LA Announces Partnership with NIHC
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A2LA and NIHC sign a memorandum of understanding to launch joint recognition program for A2LA conformity assessment bodies and NIHC members Frederick, Md (September 26, 2023) – The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) has announced a
Updated R311 FedRAMP Requirements Released
Due to the recent release of the updated FedRAMP R311 requirements document, we have been tasked with ensuring all accredited 3PAOs are now meeting the updated requirements. This will primarily occur through upcoming A2LA renewal assessments. New R311 FedRAMP Requirement Highlights These