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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Effective February 1, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established the Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods (LAAF) program. This program focuses on […]
What is Accreditation? To understand reaccreditation, one must first understand accreditation. Accreditation is an independent evaluation of conformity assessment bodies (CABs) against recognized standards to […]
Quality and safety of dietary supplements are of utmost importance to the consumer. These supplements are regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration […]
Uncertainty has plagued our everyday lives since early 2020. While many have had to change how we do our work—where we do our work, when […]
What is a Flexible Scope of Accreditation? A flexible scope of accreditation is designed to define a laboratory’s competence for the purpose of applying its […]
ISO/IEC 17025:2017, Section 7.7, “Ensuring the validity of results,” is a wonderful tool for laboratories confirming their end data is accurate and reliable. The standard […]