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APPROVED/ACCREDITED LABORATORY<br />

MANDATED REQUIREMENTS:<br />

STANDARD(S) WITH WHICH PROGRAM<br />

CONFORMS:<br />

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL<br />

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS:<br />

Be a legal entity<br />

Be financially stable<br />

Be independent <strong>of</strong> mfrs./suppliers <strong>of</strong> products tested<br />

Have an effective quality system<br />

Have procedures to prevent conflicts-<strong>of</strong>-interest<br />

Have a document control system<br />

Have a contract review process<br />

Have procedures for sub-contracting tests <strong>and</strong> calibrations<br />

Have a documented procurement process<br />

Have a complaints/appeals process<br />

Have a system to control nonconforming testing <strong>and</strong>/or calibrations<br />

Have a corrective/preventive action process<br />

Have an effective recordkeeping process<br />

Have documented record retention requirements<br />

Conduct internal audits <strong>of</strong> its quality system<br />

Have laboratory management review results <strong>of</strong> internal audits<br />

Have qualified personnel<br />

Have laboratory measurements traceable to national st<strong>and</strong>ards<br />

Use effective sampling techniques<br />

Have a process for h<strong>and</strong>ling/transport <strong>of</strong> test/calibration items<br />

Participate in a pr<strong>of</strong>iciency testing program<br />

Have adequate instrumentation facilities <strong>and</strong> equipment<br />

Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration<br />

Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences<br />

Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals<br />

None.<br />

No Don’t know Yes, Requirements are similar to EPA<br />

st<strong>and</strong>ards.<br />

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