PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Three staff members have taken on new roles within the leadership team to improve internal processes and efficiencies and create a more seamless customer experience. Frederick, Md (August 3, 2023) – The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA)
National Hemp Month: Accreditation in the Hemp Industry
The Agricultural Adjustment Act (The Farm Bill) The Agricultural Adjustment Act, or the Farm Bill, was first signed into law in 1933 under Franklin D. Roosevelt. The Farm Bill was initially passed during the Great Depression to raise the prices of crops by allowing farmers to receive monetary
A2LA Celebrates 45 Years of Quality and Service
The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) began as a small organization with just three employees who were on a mission to increase quality in the scientific field. Forty-five years later, that same organization is still driven by that same mission and is now one of the largest
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 -
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
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
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
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