Flexible Scope of Accreditation
Any changes to a fixed scope of accreditation would require the laboratory to contact their accreditation body requesting a scope expansion to add changes to […]
ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Completing Accreditation Checklists
Sometimes it’s easy to lose sight of why an assessment is being performed in the first place. And the overall assessment is the context of […]
U.S. Department of Defense Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (DoD ELAP)
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) is recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (DoD ELAP) to provide accreditation for laboratories […]
Cannabis Testing Process
Cannabis and cannabis-derived products, like any regulated substance, need to be tested after harvest or manufacturing to ensure they are safe for consumption prior to […]
Complaint Management
Every organization has received complaints in some form or fashion and will receive complaints in the future. Even organizations with internal customers field complaints about […]
Improving Your Internal Auditing Skills
An integral part of a successful management system is an effective internal audit program that evaluates organizational policies, procedures, and operations to ensure effective implementation […]
NLLAP Lead Testing Labs
Why EPA NLLAP? Lead is a common environmental contaminate that may be found in homes, businesses, soil, and water and is known to cause detrimental […]
NELAC and NELAP – What Do These Acronyms Mean for the Environmental Laboratory?
What Is NELAC? NELAC stands for the National Environmental Laboratories Accreditation Conference. Established by the EPA in 1995 as a means to bring consistency in […]
Implementing Beneficial Laboratory Practices
Implementing beneficial laboratory practices enhances confidence in the data generated by the laboratory, which helps bolster its reputation. Beneficial laboratory practices also improve productivity and […]
The Anatomy of a Laboratory Assessment
An assessment is a demonstration by a body that specified requirements are fulfilled. Assessments are performed by technically competent assessors who evaluate the competence of […]