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A2LA is among the largest accreditation bodies in the world and the only independent, 501(c)3, non-profit, internationally recognized accreditation body in the United States that offers a full range of comprehensive conformity assessment accreditation services. Established in 1978 as a public service membership society, A2LA is dedicated to the formal recognition of competent testing and calibration laboratories (including medical laboratories), biobanking facilities, inspection bodies, product certification bodies, proficiency testing providers, and reference material producers. A2LA has over 3700 actively accredited certificates representing all 50 US states and more than 50 countries.
A2LA Accreditation Manuals & PowerDMS
Manuals Available in PowerDMS
- R221 - Specific Requirements - Forensic Examination Accreditation Program - Testing and Calibration
(ISO/IEC 17025:2017) - R318 - Specific Requirements - Forensic Examination Accreditation Program – Inspection (ISO/IEC 17020:2012)
More information about A2LA Accreditation Manuals
Accreditation is synonymous with both the quality and competence of an organization, based on international standard(s). Accreditation refers to the recognition given to an organization by an authoritative body such as A2LA. It is a process by which an authoritative body gives formal recognition that a Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) fulfills specified requirements and is competent to carry out specific tasks.
Accreditation is the most appropriate way to ensure an organization’s competence in performing a specified task. By encompassing the human element of the CAB, end-users can be sure that their data is accurate and dependable. A2LA is a third-party body that performs accreditations to various international standards, ensuring an unbiased and objective evaluation of your organization’s functions. A2LA provides a range of accreditation programs using international standards, including:
- ISO/IEC 17025 for Testing/Calibration Laboratories
- ISO/IEC 17020 for Inspection Bodies
- ISO/IEC 17043 for Proficiency Testing Providers
- ISO/IEC 17065 for Product Certification Bodies
- ISO/IEC 17029 Validation and Verification
- ISO 15189 and CLIA for Clinical Testing Laboratories
- ISO 17034 for Reference Material Producers
- ISO 20387 for Biobanking Facilities
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