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Athlete taking creatine dietary supplement, adhering to ISO 17034 and ISO/IEC 17025 testing, to help with muscle recovery and brain health.
ANSI | Food Safety | Laboratory

Assuring Accurate Creatine Research with ISO 17034 & 17025

ByAlexandra Schirn April 22, 2026April 17, 2026

For health supplements like creatine, the accuracy and reliability of data are of utmost importance. Whether it is for fitness enthusiasts looking to boost performance…

Forensic laboratory scientists reviewing quality management documents and compliance checklist aligned with ANAB accreditation and ISO/IEC 17025, ensuring no nonconformities.
ANAB | Forensics

Top Forensic Lab Nonconformities and How to Avoid Them

BySara Walker, Sr. Manager of Accreditation, Forensics April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

For forensic laboratories, maintaining compliance is not just about passing an assessment; it is about assuring the integrity, reliability, and defensibility of results. Yet, even…

Scientist collecting water samples from a river for Clean Water Act 401 compliance testing in an ANAB-accredited laboratory.
ANAB | Laboratory

Clean Water Act 401 Certification

ByPhillip Mariscal, Manager of Accreditation, Validation and Verification February 17, 2026February 9, 2026

Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) empowers states and tribes to protect water quality by certifying that federally permitted discharges will meet applicable…

Police expert extracts traces of blood in a swab for toxicology analysis adhering to American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT) standards.
ANAB | Laboratory

What Is the American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT)?

ByAlexandra Schirn June 5, 2024June 4, 2025

Forensic toxicology is the identification and quantification of biological samples (such as blood, urine, or tissue) for the presence of toxins— including drugs, alcohols, and…

Police scientist extracts rapid DNA sample in a forensics lab adhering to the Rapid DNA Act of 2017.
ANAB | Forensics

Rapid DNA and Forensic Laboratory Accreditation

ByAlexandra Schirn December 8, 2023June 4, 2025

Rapid DNA or Rapid DNA analysis is a fully automated process of developing a DNA profile in 1-2 hours. This technology has the ability to…

Stainless steel calibration weight to place on the analytical balance for the calibration test
ANAB | Laboratory

In-House Calibrations for Accredited Testing Laboratories

ByPatrick Selig, Senior Manager of Accreditation August 30, 2023June 4, 2025

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requires laboratories to calibrate measuring equipment when the measurement accuracy or uncertainty affects the validity of results and/or the metrological traceability of results…

Electric technician adhering to NFPA 790-2024 and NFPA 791-2024 field evaluation requirements.
ANAB | Laboratory

NFPA 790/791 Field Evaluation Body Program

ByAlexandra Schirn August 22, 2023May 27, 2026

ANAB’s Field Evaluation Body (FEB) program for NFPA 790, Standard For Competency Of Third-Party Field Evaluation Bodies, and NFPA 791, Recommended Practice And Procedures For…

Multi-turn coils used to calibrate clamp style current meters adhering to guidelines in APAC TEC1-002.
ANAB | Laboratory

APAC TEC1-002 Coil Guidance Document

ByAlexandra Schirn February 16, 2023May 21, 2025

ANAB is pleased to announce the publication of APAC TEC1-002 APAC Guidance on the Assessment of Metrological Traceability of Measurements Made with Multi-Turn Coils Used…

Firefighters connecting to other emergency workers via radio thanks to P25 CAP laboratory testing.
ANAB | Laboratory

Project 25 Conformity Assessment Program (P25 CAP) for Testing Laboratories

ByRandy Long, Senior Manager of Accreditation August 1, 2022May 22, 2025

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…

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