Laboratory accreditation is the process by which an independent accreditation body (AB) assesses a laboratory’s competence to carry out specific tests or calibrations. ABs assess laboratories against international standards, such as ISO/IEC 17025, which specify the requirements for the quality and competence of testing and calibration laboratories.

Laboratory accreditation is important for a number of reasons:

• It helps to ensure the quality and reliability of laboratory data.
• It helps businesses to comply with regulations.
• It helps businesses to differentiate their products and services from the competition.
• It helps businesses to access new markets.

USAB Laboratory Accreditation

The United States Accreditation Board (USAB) accredits laboratories to ISO/IEC 17025. USAB accredited laboratories are competent to perform a wide range of tests and calibrations, including:

• Chemical testing
• Biological testing
• Environmental testing
• Food safety testing
• Medical testing
• Pharmaceutical testing

How to Apply for USAB Laboratory Accreditation

Laboratories that are interested in applying for USAB accreditation can visit the USAB website for more information. The USAB website includes information on the accreditation process, the requirements for accreditation, and the costs associated with accreditation.