The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods (LAAF) Program is a relatively new program under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requiring imported foods under certain circumstances to be tested for specific analytes by an accredited
The Federal Register: What a CAB Needs to Know
Federal regulations shape business operations every day—but many organizations lack a clear way to monitor what is coming next. This two-part article series introduces how conformity assessment bodies (CABs) can use the Federal Register to stay informed of regulatory changes and engage effectively
Accreditation Case Study: DDL, Inc.
When a medical device, drug delivery system, or packaged healthcare product reaches a clinician, patient, or end user, there is an expectation that it will perform as intended and remain safe, sterile, and effective throughout its lifecycle. That confidence depends not only on the product itself,
World Accreditation Day 2026 with Home Innovation Research Labs
Happy World Accreditation Day! At A2LA, World Accreditation Day (WAD) is one of our favorite days of the year. Each year on June 9, we’re presented with a special opportunity to highlight, educate, and inform others about the importance of global standards and conformity assessment. Over the
Global ACI FAQs: Updates, Marks, and More for A2LA CABs
The Global Accreditation Cooperation, Incorporated (Global ACI) is ushering in the next chapter of globally recognized conformity assessment! On January 1, 2026, the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) and the IAF Multilateral Arrangement (MLA) were replaced with the Global ACI Multilateral
Key Considerations for the FDA ASCA Program
The Accreditation Scheme for Conformity Assessment (ASCA) Program is a voluntary program that was launched in 2020 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to improve the reliability, consistency, and regulatory confidence in medical device testing performed to FDA-recognized consensus standards.
The Integration of Drones into Crime Scene Documentation
Crime Scene Investigations (CSI) is the process of examining a crime scene to collect, document, and preserve evidence of potential forensic value. Crime scenes are commonly documented with photographs, sketches, notes, forms, and reports. However, there are limitations that come with typical
Thanks for Joining Us at AnnCon26!
Thank you for joining us for AnnCon26 in Nashville, TN this year at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center! It was another incredible year of engaging sessions, valuable networking, and professional growth for accreditation and quality professionals at every level, from quality