Verification Bodies and SEC Rule on GHG Disclosures
As the world grapples with controlling carbon emissions, demand is growing for carbon-related disclosures. As this demand inspires an increasing amount of regulation related to…
What Are the IAF Mandatory Documents 1, 5 and 11?
Who Is IAF? The International Accreditation Forum, or IAF, is a worldwide association of accreditation bodies and other bodies interested in conformity assessment. IAF and…
IQ/OQ/PQ in Equipment Verification and Validation
Ensuring laboratory equipment operates as expected is critically important to the validity of results generated by the laboratory. As part of process validation through IQ/OQ/PQ,…
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…
World Accreditation Day 2022: Accreditation’s Role in Sustainability
Celebrated on June 9 to raise awareness of the importance of accreditation, World Accreditation Day is a global initiative established by IAF and ILAC.
What Is Reaccreditation?
To understand reaccreditation, one must first understand accreditation. What is Accreditation? Accreditation is an independent evaluation of conformity assessment bodies (CABs) against recognized standards to…
The Value of ANAB Accreditation to ISO 14065:2020 and ISO 17029:2019
On June 9, 2021, ANAB joined accreditation bodies around the world to celebrate World Accreditation Day. The theme of this year’s installment of the annual…
Calibration Alternatives During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic may be making it difficult to get your test equipment calibrations done on schedule. However, calibration alternatives may be…
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”…