The Effects of Remote Assessment on 17020 Accreditation
Almost daily, ANAB is asked the same question: During the Global Pandemic, can Inspection Bodies Still Get Accreditation? The short answer to this question is…
The Importance of Sampling in Testing
The importance of sampling in testing can’t be overstated. And environmental sampling leads the way with sample collection procedures at the forefront in the face…
How Laboratories Can Benefit from Complaints
You know the saying: Nobody likes a complainer. But even if you don’t like it when your laboratory receives complaints, there may be good reasons…
Remote Assessments for ANAB Laboratory Accreditation
As businesses around the world halt their in-person operations, many industries are scrambling to shift their practices to the digital world. ANAB, in providing credibility…
Common Lab Decontamination Scenarios & Challenges
When it comes to managing and maintaining the integrity of a laboratory, compliance in all aspects of decontamination can be daunting. Not only is regulatory…
Calibration, Verification, and Validation
Many laboratories have misinterpreted the term “verification” to avoid performing a calibration on a device used to support testing. The terms “calibration,” “verification,” and “validation”…
Benefits of Addressing Nonconformities in the Laboratory
It’s important for laboratories to plan and take action to avoid or eliminate nonconformities to reduce waste and rework, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction….
The Importance of Internal Audits and Management Review
Internal audits and management review are required elements within any management system, and both are important to maintaining the health of your organization. While internal…
Benefits of ILC/PT (Inter-Laboratory Comparisons/Proficiency Testing)
This post deals with the benefits of inter-laboratory comparisons/proficiency test participation and other uses of inter-laboratory comparisons/proficiency test data. Inter-laboratory comparisons (ILC) require organization, performance,…