American Association for Laboratory Accreditation

Accreditations and assessment program - a third-party attestation by an authoritative body (a2la) related to conformity assessment bodies (cab's) conveying formal demonstration of its competence, consistent operation and impartiality in performing specific conformity assessment activities, such as calibrations and tests, inspections, reference material production, product certifications, etc. A2la Accreditation provides international credibility and demonstrates compliance to organizations operating within dozens of industries. A2la Accreditation programs fulfill regulatory requirements and signifies competence and integrity to stakeholders.

Membership - building a community committed to supporting, growing, and promoting values of quality and competence through Accreditation through:- providing forums for members to build relationships with tangible business benefits through new connections, continuing education, and advocacy.- fostering a comprehensive peer network of industry professionals at the a2la annual conference.- supporting government and global affairs efforts through work with legislative, regulatory, and industry groups that share common goals.- opportunities to demonstrate leadership within quality assurance, Accreditation, and technical communities to support the a2la vision of creating a safer, healthier world.- advocating for the a2la vision among global peers while developing reciprocal recognition of our accredited results.- supporting customers with a global interest.