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A2LA Accredits MA Analytics and Aeos Labs, Inc. to ISO/IEC 17025
A2LA is pleased to announce the accreditation of MA Analytics and Aeos Labs, Inc. to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for cannabis testing.
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.
A2LA Accredits Demeter Laboratory and Galbraith Laboratories, Inc. to ISO/IEC 17025
A2LA is pleased to announce both the accreditation of Demeter Laboratory and the renewal of accreditation of Galbraith Laboratories, Inc. to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for cannabis testing.
A2LA Accredits Legend Technical Services, Inc. to ISO/IEC 17025 for Industrial Hemp
A2LA is pleased to announce the accreditation of Legend Technical Services, Inc. to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 for industrial hemp testing. Legend Technical Services is based in St. Paul, Minnesota and is currently the only cannabis testing laboratory accredited in the state.
A2LA Accredits Stillwater Laboratories Inc. to ISO/IEC 17025
A2LA is pleased to announce the accreditation of Stillwater Laboratories, Inc. to ISO/IEC 17025 for cannabis testing.
A2LA Announces Acquisition of WorkPlace Training
A Leader in Metrology and Measurement Training Services
A2LA signs MOU with ATACH – American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp
A2LA and the American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp (ATACH) are proud to announce the first ever partnership agreement between a laboratory accreditation body and cannabis trade organization.
A2LA Announces Formation of New Company, A2LA WorkPlace Training
A2LA is proud to announce the formation of a new company, A2LA WorkPlace Training (A2LA WPT).
A2LA Accredits First City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Special Inspection Agency
A2LA has accredited its first City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Special Inspection Agency to the ISO/IEC 17020:2012 - Requirements for the Operation of Various Types of Bodies Performing Inspection.
A2LA Accredits GEL Laboratories, LLC to ISO/IEC 17025
A2LA is pleased to announce the accreditation of GEL Laboratories to ISO/IEC 17025 for cannabis testing, specifically for hemp plant material, oils, and solids.