ANSI Z540-1
ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 and ANSI/NCSL Z540.3, both commonly referred to as ANSI Z540, form a supplemental accreditation program to ISO/IEC 17025:2017. Implementing a laboratory management system…
ANAB | Cannabis | Laboratory
Challenges With Proficiency Testing (PT) in Cannabis Testing
The cannabis industry has seen significant growth in the past few years from the new medical and recreational markets to the development of consensus methods….
Consumer Product Safety Requirements for Children’s Products
The Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) was voted into law in 2008. The CPSIA includes provisions for addressing lead levels, phthalates, toy safety, and…
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….
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…
What Makes a Good Lead Assessor?
Conformity assessments are performed by trained and competent assessors. The assessment team is led by the lead assessor. Lead assessors must have the necessary knowledge…
Statements of Conformance
Conformity assessments create producer and consumer confidence in the marketplace, as products under statements of conformance meet certain design and safety requirements from specific standards….
Standalone Sampling Organizations
Sampling is an integral part of our daily lives. The water we drink, the food we consume, and the products we buy are monitored through…