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The Federal Register: What a CAB Needs to Know

Learn how conformity assessment bodies can use the Federal Register to stay informed of regulatory changes and engage in the rulemaking process.Read More The post The Federal Register: What a CAB Needs to Know appeared first on A2LA.

New Fabric Test Material Could Help Strengthen Domestic Supply Chain for Textiles and Clothing

Researchers estimate that 56% of textiles can be recycled or recovered, but most don’t make it back into the domestic supply chain.

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launch Unifies International Accreditation Organisations and Strengthens Worldwide Trust

Brahim Houla - Global ACI Chair Shares Message on the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated

Global ACI 2026 Mid-Term Meetings Held in Prague

Accreditation Case Study: DDL, Inc.

For medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers, packaging is a critical part of product performance and regulatory compliance. Read more.Read More The post Accreditation Case Study: DDL, Inc. appeared first on A2LA.

Arvind Raman Confirmed as the 18th NIST Director

Raman comes to NIST from Purdue University, where he was the dean of engineering.

Key Differences Between ISO/IEC 17020:2012 and ISO/IEC 17020:2026

The transition from ISO/IEC 17020:2012 to ISO/IEC 17020:2026 represents a significant evolution in how inspection bodies demonstrate competence, impartiality, and consistent operation. Learn more.Read More The post Key Differences Between ISO/IEC 17020:2012 and ISO/IEC 17020:2026 appeared first on A2LA.

NIST Launches Center to Drive the Manufacture of Quantum Technologies

NIST has announced an agreement with SRI International to establish the Quantum Manufacturing Engineering Center (QMEC).

NIST Releases Technical Findings on What Caused the 2021 Partial Collapse of Champlain Towers South

In an investigation that began just days after the tragedy, the team examined two dozen possible scenarios for where and why the collapse started.

WE ARE 26: Keeping the World’s Largest Football Tournament Fair for All

In close partnership with the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA), FIFA works extensively behind the scenes to ensure that all athletes compete on a level playing field through a comprehensive anti-doping program. Learn moreRead More The post WE ARE 26: Keeping the World’s Largest Football Tournament Fair for All appeared first on A2LA.

World Accreditation Day 2026 with Home Innovation Research Labs

Home Innovation's commitment to quality provides their customers with the most accurate test results and the critical information required to create new, innovative products that shape the future of the residential construction industry.Read More The post World Accreditation Day 2026 with Home Innovation Research Labs appeared first on A2LA.

NIST Expands Its Library of ‘Chemical Fingerprints’ to Identify Unknown Substances

Researchers and manufacturers rely on the library to identify unknown compounds in food, drugs, cosmetics, the environment, body fluids, forensic evidence and even space rocks.

NIST Mathematical Proof Supports Transition to a Continuous-Monitor-and-Update Security Model for AI Systems

The proof extends to AI the logic used by famed mathematician Kurt Gödel, whose incompleteness theorems have had a profound effect on math for nearly a century.

Celebrating World Accreditation Day 2026

NIST Researchers Discover a New Way to Whisk Alloys Together With Lasers

NIST also improved how X-rays are used to study the atomic structure of metals in real time during 3D printing, allowing researchers to observe how materials change under extreme conditions.

New AI Model Shows How to Evacuate for Fires One Safe Step at a Time

A NIST-led team has created a new AI model that can identify safe evacuation routes in a single-story floor plan during a fire, with a multilevel version in the works.

NIST Expands AI Consortium’s Scope, Calls for New Members

The consortium will focus on AI innovation and adoption, with six task groups concentrating on different aspects of AI measurement science and evaluation.

World Accreditation Day 2026 to Highlight How Accreditation Supports Innovation, Trust and Sustainability

Global ACI FAQs: Updates, Marks, and More for A2LA CABs

There have been many questions about what these changes will mean. Here are a few answers to your current Global ACI FAQs. Read More The post Global ACI FAQs: Updates, Marks, and More for A2LA CABs appeared first on A2LA.

Key Considerations for the FDA ASCA Program

Becoming ASCA-accredited demonstrates an organization’s commitment to quality, while expanding opportunities to support regulated medical device testing. Learn more.Read More The post Key Considerations for the FDA ASCA Program appeared first on A2LA.