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APPROVED/ACCREDITED LABORATORY
MANDATED REQUIREMENTS:
STANDARD(S) WITH WHICH PROGRAM
CONFORMS:
PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL
RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS:
Be a legal entity
Be financially stable
Be independent of mfrs./suppliers of products tested.
Have an effective quality system
Have procedures to prevent conflicts-of-interest
Have a document control system
Have a contract review process
Have procedures for sub-contracting tests and calibrations
Have a documented procurement process
Have a complaints/appeals process
Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations
Have a corrective/preventive action process
Have an effective recordkeeping process
Have documented record retention requirements
Conduct internal audits of its quality system
Have laboratory management review results of internal audits
Have qualified personnel
Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards
Use effective sampling techniques
Have a process for handling/transport of test/calibration items
Participate in a proficiency testing program
Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment
Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration
Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences
Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals
No Don’t know Yes, 1999 NELAC Standards.
NELAC Accrediting Authorities.
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