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Biological
A2LA's biological testing field covers biological, microbiological, and biochemical testing and measurement, including but not limited to the examination of foods, cannabis, and pharmaceuticals.
Program Requirements
- ISO/IEC 17025 General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories.
- Optional Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements.
Biological Subprograms
In addition to the general biological field, subprograms within this field have been developed in the following areas, each of which has associated with it additional, specific requirements for accreditation. Learn more:
- Food and Pharmaceutical Testing Laboratory Accreditation Program
- Veterinary Laboratory Accreditation Program
- Cannabis Testing Laboratory Accreditation Program
- Threat Agent Testing Laboratory (TATL) Accreditation Program
- FDA ASCA Biocompatibility
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