Keystone State Testing is the first laboratory to obtain accreditation for cannabis testing in North Dakota

GoodCat Analytical is the first cannabis testing laboratory accredited by A2LA in the state of Florida

Protective clothing manufacturer meets requirements of international quality management standard

The checklists contain approximately 3,000 requirements that are used during laboratory accreditation inspections to help laboratories stay in compliance with CMS regulations

As the California medical cannabis industry evolves, state-mandated laboratory standards of operation prove vital

"We encourage other forensic investigation firms to embrace this advancement in the industry and embrace independent, third party accreditation to the ISO/IEC 17020 standard."

Updating CLIA will protect patient access to essential laboratory-developed tests while ensuring test accuracy

Thanks to stricter government regulations and a closer eye on laboratory tests, accreditation and training remain as important as ever.

What is the value of laboratory accreditation? Whom does it benefit? And what are those benefits? What is the standard of competence? What value does accreditation have from an internationally recognized body such as the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation?