Recently, A2LA updated R103 – General Requirements – Proficiency Testing for Conformity Assessment Bodies. Two significant changes include incorporating more credence into interlaboratory comparisons (ILCs) throughout the document and adding a new requirement for conformity assessment bodies (CABs)
Two Paths to Quality: Strengthening NAHLN Through Independent Third-Party Accreditation
The National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) is a nationwide network of veterinary diagnostic laboratories that protects animal health, agriculture, and public health. NAHLN was launched in 2002 with the goal of creating a connected network of veterinary diagnostic laboratories that could
Building One Quality System by Understanding Quality System Essentials (QSEs)
Quality System Essentials, or QSEs, are often referred to as the building blocks of a quality management system. Used across a wide range of industries, QSEs provide a common framework for developing standards, regulations, and accreditation requirements. Organizing requirements by QSE makes it
A2LA Presents Expanded Service Capabilities Supporting Accreditation Industry at Boulder Office Open House
Boulder, Co (September 18, 2026)— The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), a global, nonprofit accreditation body, presented its expanded service capabilities to stakeholders at its Boulder Office Open House on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 in honor of its grand opening one year
A2LA Opens Global Call for Speakers for Annual Conference 2027, Bringing Quality and Accreditation Leaders to Las Vegas
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Conference is expected to draw hundreds of accreditation, laboratory, inspection, certification, and quality professionals from around the world to explore emerging challenges and innovations across critical industries. Frederick, Md (September 16, 2026)
One Accrediting Body, One Streamlined Accreditation Process
Many conformity assessment bodies (CABs) maintain accreditation with multiple accrediting bodies (ABs) for a variety of reasons. Some organizations value the opportunity to receive multiple perspectives from different assessments, while others prefer more frequent evaluations of their quality
A2LA Launches Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) Accreditation Program
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE This new program is the first of its kind for organizations conducting IGG activities Frederick, Md (August 31, 2026)— The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), a global, nonprofit accreditation body, has launched an Investigative Genetic
An Example of a Vendor Selection Process
Conformity assessment bodies (CABs) are responsible for verifying and demonstrating the suitability of any products and services that may affect their technical activities. This applies to items used as inputs into measurement activities (e.g. test equipment, consumables) as well as subcontracted