ISO 4796-1:2016—Laboratory Glassware Bottles
Reagent bottles are most commonly used to store chemical reagents, including acid and alkali solvents that can be safely stored due to anti-corrosion capabilities. These bottles are…
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…
Realization of the Kelvin
Until 2019, the kelvin (K) was defined as “the fraction 1/273.16 of the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water.” The temperature measurement world…
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…
The 2023 Edition of ISO/IEC 17043: Main Changes and Expectations
The 2023 edition of ISO/IEC 17043, Conformity Assessment – General Requirements For The Competence Of Proficiency Testing Providers, was published on May 8, 2023. The…
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…
Laboratory Requirements for the FDA LAAF Accreditation Program
What Is the FDA LAAF-Accreditation Program? Under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established the…
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…