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Geotechnical

A2LA’s geotechnical field of testing is designed to meet the needs of users looking for competent geotechnical testing services.

The scope of this field includes, but is not limited to the following material areas:

Soils
Soil-cement
Rock
Peat materials
Geotextiles

Applications for accreditation may be made for several tests in each area. Additional areas may be added upon request.

Program Requirements

ISO/IEC 17025 General Requirements for the Accreditation of Testing and Calibration Laboratories.

Subprograms

The following subprograms have additional, specific requirements for accreditation. Click on the links to learn more:

Harris County, TX/City of Houston/Houston Port Authority (CMT/GEO) Accreditation Program
Putting Green Laboratory Accreditation Program (PUG)

Resources

A2LA Announces Stand-Alone Sampling Organization Accreditation Program and Sampling Field of Accreditation

A2LA is pleased to announce the creation of a sampling field of accreditation. Read more

A2LA Supports Newly Launched “BIFMA Compliant” Program

In June 2019, The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) formally announced the launch of its branded conformance program, BIFMA Compliant. Read more

Why ISO/IEC 17025 for Cannabis Testing Laboratories

Summary of CASCO ISO/IEC 17025 WG44 Drafting Group Meeting in Geneva, July 2017

A2LA Today l September 2017 l Number 136 By Tim Osborne, A2LA Senior Director of Training Services Read more

Revising ISO/IEC 17025 – A Summary of CASCO WG44 Meeting 5

CASCO Working Group (WG) 44 held its fifth meeting in Geneva, Switzerland on 20-23 September 2016 at the ISO headquarters. Forty-One delegates and nineteen liaison members were in attendance plus ei… Read more

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - Forensic Q&A

A2LA Forensic accreditation program experts conducted a live Q&A for forensic laboratories to ask questions about the newly published standard. Read more

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