Very few lab personnel would say they enjoy someone watching over their shoulder while they run a test or a mock inspection. Even fewer enjoy being questioned about a quality management system that perhaps even they find confusing. It’s understandable that assessments can cause you and your
LAAF at a Glance: What You Need to Know
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
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)
A2LA Launches Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) Accreditation Program
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
An Example of a Vendor Selection Process
Conformity assessment bodies (CABs) are responsible for verifying and demonstrating the suitability of any products and services that may affect their technical activities. This applies to items used as inputs into measurement activities (e.g. test equipment, consumables) as well as subcontracted
A2LA Celebrates Trace McInturff, Vice President of Accreditation Services, for 30 Years of Service to the Association
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Frederick, Md (August 12, 2026)— The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), a global, nonprofit accreditation body, is celebrating Trace McInturff, Vice President of Accreditation Services, for 30 years of service to A2LA. Over the
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,