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June 7, 2023

Accreditation Requirements for Field Sampling and Measurement Organizations (FSMO)

For the Spanish version of this article, click here. Among the accreditation programs offered by A2LA is the program for laboratories that perform sampling and measurement activities in the field. An organization interested in this accreditation scheme must apply the requirements from A2LA R219 -

Uncategorized 17025,  accreditation,  accreditation body,  FSMO,  laboratory accreditation

May 26, 2023

Quick Facts: Post-PHE CMS Provided Guidance for CLIA Accredited Clinical Laboratories

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared the end of the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 on May 11, 2023. The Center for Clinical Standards and Quality/Quality, Safety & Oversight Group (QSOG) has since released a memorandum (QSO-23-15-CLIA) with updates to

Clinical accreditation,  CLIA

May 8, 2023

International Organization for Standardization Publishes Revisions of ISO 17043

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  International Organization for Standardization Publishes Revisions of ISO 17043  A2LA lead assessor Dan Tholen among team of experts who developed the 2nd edition of the standard.  Frederick, Md (May 8, 2023) – The International Organization for

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May 8, 2023

A2LA AnCon 2023: That’s a Wrap!

Here at the A2LA Headquarters in Frederick, Maryland, we’re already missing the warm Arizona sun and the copious cacti. The 2023 A2LA Annual Conference in Tucson this April was a successful event all around, with world-class networking, top-notch sessions presented by industry experts, and countless

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May 1, 2023

Why Should My Laboratory Be Accredited?

In previous blogs, we explored laboratory accreditation and the role of accrediting bodies. Now, we’re going to dive deeper into the importance of accreditation and how it can benefit organizations of all types, including yours.   Accreditation can benefit many kinds of organizations including

Accreditation accreditation,  laboratory,  laboratory accreditation

February 15, 2023

What is a Laboratory Accreditation Body?

In our latest blog, we explained what laboratory accreditation is and why it’s so important. This formal recognition is earned by organizations to prove they are qualified, competent, and comply with international standards. It also inspires confidence in test results and assures customers of a

ISO/IEC 17011,  Lead Gen accreditation,  accreditation body,  laboratory,  laboratory accreditation,  laboratory accreditation body

Scientist putting cannabis sample into tube

January 3, 2023

Proficiency Testing for Cannabis Labs: Overcoming roadblocks for interlaboratory comparisons

In the cannabis industry, proficiency testing (PT) is a necessary, yet oftentimes difficult activity because of U.S. federal laws surrounding the plant. It allows growers and producers to test their products for a variety of things, including potency and THC content, pesticide residues, residual

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Scientist in lab coat and rubber gloves picking up samples in test tubes

December 8, 2022

International Organization for Standardization Publishes Revisions to ISO 15189

A2LA staff member Randy Querry among team of experts who developed the 4th edition of the standard   Frederick, Md (December 7, 2022) – The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published the 4th edition of ISO 15189:2022 on December 6, 2022. The revisions to the standard

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