The Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods (LAAF) Program is an FDA program established under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) in 2022 to improve the accuracy and reliability of certain food testing through standardized accreditation requirements and increased regulatory
Why ISO/IEC 17020 Matters in Fire Investigations
Determining the origin and cause of a fire requires more than technical expertise. Fire investigators must be able to demonstrate that their conclusions are based on consistent methods, properly collected evidence, qualified personnel, and well-documented processes. As their clients increasingly
What’s New With ILCs? Taking a Look at PT6 in R103
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 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
ISO 23783 and the Volumetric Performance of Automated Liquid Handling Systems
What laboratories should know, with the Artel MVS used as one practical example of an ISO 23783-aligned measurement approach About this blog This article was created by Nicholas Enea, Artel Biopharma Product Manager at Nova Biomedical, in conjunction with A2LA. Nicholas leads product strategy for