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
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
The Value of Accreditation
Accreditation is an attestation of a conformity assessment body’s (CAB) competence to perform conformity assessment activities based on a defined scope by an accreditation body, such as A2LA. It demonstrates competence, impartiality, and capabilities of CABs, thereby delivering confidence in goods
In-House Calibrations vs Internal Calibrations
Calibration laboratory personnel often use the terms “in-house calibration” and “internal calibration” interchangeably. Although they sound similar in meaning, these two terms have significantly different applications and using them interchangeably can often create confusion. It can also,
American Association for Laboratory Accreditation Publishes New Mission and Vision Statements
The organization updates its mission and vision for the first time in eight years, with a focus on its role in creating a safer, healthier world Frederick, Md (January 30, 2024)— The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), a global accreditation body, is excited to share its
American Association for Laboratory Accreditation Welcomes New Business Development Manager Scott Renkes
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Renkes joins the organization with nearly 20 years of experience in quality management technology Frederick, Md (January 3, 2024)— The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), a global accreditation body, is thrilled to announce the hire of
Updated R311 FedRAMP Requirements Released
Due to the recent release of the updated FedRAMP R311 requirements document, we have been tasked with ensuring all accredited 3PAOs are now meeting the updated requirements. This will primarily occur through upcoming A2LA renewal assessments. New R311 FedRAMP Requirement Highlights These
ISO 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