Reporting Measurement Uncertainty
Many are familiar with the saying, “Measure twice, cut once,” which stresses the importance of being diligent when performing a measurement to ensure its accuracy….
Project 25 Conformity Assessment Program (P25 CAP) for Testing Laboratories
What is P25 CAP? The Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program (P25 CAP) ensures interoperability among the radio communications equipment used by first responders. Developed by…
Reference Material (RM) vs Certified Reference Material (CRM)
ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories use Reference Materials, or RMs, and Certified Reference Materials, or CRMs, in a variety of ways. RMs and CRMs can be…
What is Laboratory Accreditation?
Laboratory Accreditation Meaning Laboratory accreditation is an attestation of the laboratory’s competence to perform measurements based on a defined scope of accreditation. For a broader…
ISO/IEC 17020 Checklists
ISO/IEC 17020 (Non-Forensic) Accreditation Process When looking to obtain ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation for performing inspections, there are various requirements that inspection bodies must conform to…
ANAB Recognized by FDA for the Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods (LAAF) Program
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recognized ANAB as an accreditation body (AB) for the Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods (LAAF) program. This…
ANAB TR 2501 Requirements for Laboratory Accreditation
Technical requirements (TR) for specific programs are defined by ANAB to further outline additional requirements for the activities performed by laboratories within those programs. Technical…
What is ISO 15189?
Medical laboratory test results account for 70% of medical decisions, showing how important these facilities are for health and safety in patient care. Medical laboratories…
Handling Hazardous Chemicals In a Lab
In laboratory work, handling chemicals is a necessary component of nearly every process. Chemicals and hazardous materials are utilized in laboratory research and testing within…