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Wear and Tear Changes Measurable PFAS Levels in Firefighter Hoods, Gloves and Wildland Gear
In the fourth of an ongoing series of reports, NIST shows that wear and tear increased the levels of PFAS found in hoods and gloves.
AccreditationThe Integration of Drones into Crime Scene Documentation
Potential dangers must be considered while crime scene investigators examine and process a scene. One way to reduce risks is the incorporation of drones into the documentation procedure for processing crime scenes. Learn more.Read More The post The Integration of Drones into Crime Scene Documentation appeared first on A2LA.
Standards & MetrologyCAISI Signs Agreements Regarding Frontier AI National Security Testing With Google DeepMind, Microsoft and xAI
Expanded collaborations with leading U.S. AI labs provide for pre-deployment evaluations and other research.
AccreditationICC Building Safety Month 2026 – A2LA & Accreditation Insight
A critical yet often overlooked pillar of building safety is independent accreditation, especially for special inspections governed by Chapter 17 of the International Building Code (IBC). Learn more.Read More The post ICC Building Safety Month 2026 – A2LA & Accreditation Insight appeared first on A2LA.
AccreditationThanks for Joining Us at AnnCon26!
It was another incredible year of engaging sessions, valuable networking and professional growth for accreditation and quality professionals.Read More The post Thanks for Joining Us at AnnCon26! appeared first on A2LA.
AccreditationThe Pressures of Similarity
ISO/IEC 17025 places clear limits on determinations related to conformity, applicability, or similarity for products that were not tested.Read More The post The Pressures of Similarity appeared first on A2LA.
AccreditationA2LA 2025 Annual Report
At the end of 2025, A2LA had 4,450 actively accredited certificates representing all 50 US states and over 50 foreign economies, and 341 contracted assessors. Learn more.Read More The post A2LA 2025 Annual Report appeared first on A2LA.
Standards & MetrologyNIST Weighs In on the Mystery of the Gravitational Constant
A NIST researcher has unveiled the results of a 10-year quest to measure the constant.
Standards & MetrologyAny Color You Like: NIST Scientists Create ‘Any Wavelength’ Lasers in Tiny Circuits for Light
NIST scientists and collaborators have pioneered a way to make integrated circuits for light by depositing complex patterns of specialized materials onto silicon wafers.
Standards & MetrologyNIST Researchers Develop Photonic Chip Packaging That Can Withstand Extreme Environments
The advance could allow these technologies to operate in deep-space probes, inside nuclear reactors, in ultrahigh vacuum systems, and at temperatures both near absolute zero and in scorchingly hot industrial settings.
AccreditationISO/IEC 17065: Mechanism for Safeguarding Impartiality
Impartiality is a common theme amongst conformity assessment schemes. Find out how to safeguard impartiality in your organization.Read More The post ISO/IEC 17065: Mechanism for Safeguarding Impartiality appeared first on A2LA.
Standards & MetrologyNIST Helps Fingerprint Examiners With New Data and Software Release
The new tools are an annotated collection of 10,000 fingerprints and a software program that can sort fingerprints according to their quality.
Standards & MetrologyNIST Submits Annual Report to Congress Summarizing FY 2025 Progress on National Construction Safety Team Investigations
The report includes an overview of work completed on the Champlain Towers South investigation.
AccreditationISO 33401: The New Reference Material Standard
ISO 33401 provides clear requirements for RMPs to demonstrate technical competence, consistency, and reliability across their operations. Learn more.Read More The post ISO 33401: The New Reference Material Standard appeared first on A2LA.
AccreditationSupporting Law Enforcement Through Calibration
If devices are not properly calibrated at regular intervals, it may lead to false arrests, incorrect citations, and further legal challenges. Learn more.Read More The post Supporting Law Enforcement Through Calibration appeared first on A2LA.
AccreditationEnhancing Compliance and Data Integrity Through Source Testing Accreditation for STAC Testing
The future of emissions testing hinges on two things: data integrity and compliance reliability. Learn more.Read More The post Enhancing Compliance and Data Integrity Through Source Testing Accreditation for STAC Testing appeared first on A2LA.
Standards & Metrology2 Health Care Organizations Will Receive 2025 Baldrige National Quality Awards
The award highlights organizations that focus on resilience.
Accreditation​​Bridging the Gap: How ISO 21043 Elevates Forensic Lab Quality and Credibility​
ISO 21043 promotes consistency among forensic service providers, enhances credibility, and provides  guidance to ensure quality of the forensic process. Learn more.Read More The post ​​Bridging the Gap: How ISO 21043 Elevates Forensic Lab Quality and Credibility​ appeared first on A2LA.
Standards & MetrologyAnnouncing the "AI Agent Standards Initiative" for Interoperable and Secure Innovation
The Initiative will ensure that the next generation of AI is widely adopted with confidence, can function securely on behalf of its users, and can interoperate smoothly across the digital ecosystem.
Standards & MetrologyNIST Releases New Forensic Genetic Reference Material to Help Crime Laboratories Analyze Challenging Cases
The reference material is the first to include mixtures of high-quality and degraded DNA from different individuals.
Standards & MetrologyNIST Allocates Over $3 Million to Small Businesses Advancing AI, Biotechnology, Semiconductors, Quantum and More
NIST is allocating funding to eight small businesses in seven states under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.