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The A2LA blog is a resource for information related to the accreditation industry, international standards, the role of accreditation in life and business, and A2LA as an organization. It includes informational articles about accreditation concepts, spotlights on A2LA-accredited organizations, and important updates about A2LA and the accreditation industry overall. Our writers and collaborators strive to provide content that is accurate, informative, consistent, and clear to best serve those seeking to learn. Do you have a special request or an idea for a topic? Please contact marketing@A2LA.org.
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.
A2LA Accredits Fouser Environmental Services LTD to ISO/IEC 17025
A2LA is pleased to announce the accreditation of Fouser Environmental Services LTD to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for cannabis testing.
A2LA Accredits Cornell Veterinary Biobank to New ISO 20387 International Standard
A2LA is proud to announce the issuance of its first accreditation, and the first such accreditation in the world, to the newly published standard ISO 20387:2018 – Biobanking – General requirements for biobanking.
A2LA Accredits Keystone State Testing LLC DBA Dakota State Testing to ISO/IEC 17025
A2LA is pleased to announce the accreditation of Keystone State Testing LLC DBA Dakota State Testing to ISO/IEC 17025 for cannabis testing.
A2LA Issues its 5000th Certificate of Accreditation
A2LA is proud to announce the issuance of its 5000th certificate of accreditation to RJ Lee Group, Inc.’s Columbia Basin Analytical Laboratories (CBAL) in Pasco, WA.
A2LA Promotes Laboratory Accreditation Concepts at 2019 Technical Forum
A2LA hosted its 2019 Technical Forum last weekend in Reston, VA. The event gathered over 400 attendees, including A2LA assessors, accredited organizations, and other stakeholders to discuss the state of the accreditation industry and to engage in professional development related to conformity assessment.
A2LA Implements New Board Structure and Welcomes New Board Members for 2019
A2LA is pleased to announce the implementation of a new structure for its Board of Directors. The A2LA Board will now be comprised of a Governance Board, ultimately setting a stronger foundation for supporting A2LA staff.
