July 28, 2020, Frederick, MD – A2LA has extended their signatory status with the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) mutual recognition arrangement (MRA) to include reference material producers (RMPs) under the standard ISO 17034. This means that A2LA’s ISO 17034 accreditation
Source Molecular Adds Environmental SARS-CoV-2 Testing Under A2LA Scope
June 22, 2020, Frederick, MD – On May 21st, the A2LA-accredited laboratory Source Molecular Corporation (SMC) introduced testing services for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, on wastewater, air, and surfaces. They are the first A2LA-accredited laboratory to conduct this type of SARS-CoV-2
ALS Expands A2LA Scope to Cover COVID-19 Surface Testing
June 15, 2020, Frederick, MD - ALS, an international provider of laboratory services headquartered in Australia, has recently expanded the scope of accreditation at their largest US laboratory to include a test for the detection of the novel coronavirus on surfaces. This ALS laboratory is among the
A2LA Supports New California Water Board Accreditation Requirements
May 8, 2020, Frederick, MD - On May 5th 2020, California’s State Water Resources Control Board announced the adoption of a new set of regulations designed to modernize the Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP). These new regulations will require accredited laboratories to implement
A2LA Contracted to Assess Louisiana Laboratories Under LELAP
May 5, 2020, Frederick, MD – In early 2020, A2LA was awarded a three-year contract with the Department of Environmental Quality of the State of Louisiana, making them one of a small group of providers authorized to assess laboratories under the Louisiana Environmental Laboratory Accreditation
We Support Accurate, Accessible COVID-19 Testing
Oneworld Accuracy, a Vancouver-based proficiency testing provider, recently contacted A2LA with a request to expand their scope of accreditation to cover their newly developed COVID-19 proficiency testing program under ISO/IEC 17043. Due to the severity of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, A2LA and
A2LA Supports Newly Launched “BIFMA Compliant” Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor more information, contact: Christy Urban Phone: 301.644.3202curban@a2la.org A2LA Supports Newly Launched “BIFMA Compliant” ProgramJanuary 16, 2020 - In June 2019, The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) formally announced the launch of its
A2LA Expands Quality Forensic Toxicology’s Scope to Include Cannabis Testing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor more information, contact: Anna Williams Phone: 240.575.7494awilliams@A2LA.orgA2LA Expands Quality Forensic Toxicology’s Scope to Include Cannabis TestingDecember 31, 2019, Frederick, MD – A2LA is pleased to announce the accreditation of Quality Forensic Toxicology for