As much as we attempt to avoid nonconformities (NCs), they are bound to occur regardless of the competencies, written instructions, and preventative risk mitigation in place within an organization. Nonconformities can come from internal and external audits, complaints, feedback, or all varieties
Accreditation Case Study: Montana Department of Justice Forensic Science Division
The Montana Department of Justice’s Forensic Science Division is the only forensic laboratory in the state with facilities in Missoula and Billings. With about 40 scientists, the division serves law enforcement agencies throughout the state along with the medical examiner’s office. The laboratory
The New NIST Hemp RM: An Opportunity for the Hemp Testing Industry
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) now offers a hemp reference material (RM) that will help hemp testing laboratories accurately measure core compounds in hemp and cannabis plant products. This development is a significant new opportunity for the hemp industry because hemp
Accreditation Case Study: PT Canada
Accreditation bodies, like A2LA, accredit PTPs to ISO/IEC 17043, the general requirements for the competence of proficiency testing providers, to provide third-party assurance and give customers confidence in the quality of the program. PT Canada (PTC), an A2LA accredited proficiency testing
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
Celebrating World Accreditation Day with GE Grid Solutions
June 9th is World Accreditation Day, a day established by IAF and ILAC to recognize the importance of accreditation, a formal recognition earned by organizations proving they are qualified, competent, and comply with international standards. Not only does accreditation create confidence in the
A2LA Annual Conference and You
While working with A2LA, you may receive notifications about attending the A2LA Annual Conference. For those who may not know about this event or what its benefits are, this article will provide insight into the Annual Conference and why you should attend. The A2LA Annual Conference is an event
Accreditation Case Study: Labcorp’s Center for Esoteric Testing and the Atlantic Division Regional Laboratory
Since its inception in 1995, Labcorp has grown to be one of the largest clinical lab providers in the world. Its flagship location in Burlington, NC is now Labcorp’s Center for Esoteric Testing (CET) and Atlantic Division Regional Laboratory (ADRL). This laboratory serves populations globally for