U.S. FDA recognizes the International Accreditation Service (IAS) to accredit testing laboratories to test medical devices under ASCA program
Nov
24
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recognized the International Accreditation Service (IAS) under the Accreditation Scheme for Conformity Assessment (ASCA) pilot program to accredit testing laboratories that perform premarket testing for medical device companies.
“IAS is pleased to be…
IAS Offices Closed Veterans Day
Nov
11
The IAS offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11, for Veterans Day. Thank you to all those who have served, and those who continue to serve. Happy Veterans Day!
World Quality Month
Nov
10
IAS joins ASQ in celebrating World Quality Month during the month of November.
World Quality Month was first introduced by ASQ in 2010. The main goal of World Quality Month is “to raise awareness of the quality, continuous improvement, and performance…
IAS Accreditation Committee Hearing, Monday December 14, 2020
Oct
23
IAS Accreditation Committee Hearing
The purpose of the hearing is to establish or revise accreditation criteria pertaining to IAS accreditation programs and to inform the public on IAS principles and major policies. The open hearing process provides all interested parties with…
IAS Accreditation Committee Hearing, Thursday, October 22, 2020
Oct
11
IAS Accreditation Committee Hearing
The purpose of the hearing is to establish or revise accreditation criteria pertaining to IAS accreditation programs and to inform the public on IAS principles and major policies. The open hearing process provides all interested parties with…
FEMA Grant Deadline for IAS Building Department Accreditation
Oct
7
Building Departments interested in the IAS Building Department Accreditation Program can now apply for funding through the FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program. Applications for the Grant must be received by FEMA by January 29, 2021. Learn…
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 30 DAY REVIEW OF POLICIES AND GUIDES
Oct
7
IAS Policy Guide on Calibration, Traceability and Measurement Uncertainty for Testing Laboratories
IAS Policy Guide on Calibration, Traceability, and Measurement Uncertainty for Calibration Laboratories
IAS Policy Guide for Defining Scopes of Accreditation Related to Product Standards: PS 1-19 (Structural Plywood), PS 2-18…
EPA Recognizes IAS to Accredit Laboratories under National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program
Oct
6
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) formally recognizes the International Accreditation Service (IAS) to accredit laboratories under the National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLLAP). Laboratories that are accredited by IAS for the analysis of…
IAS Fall 2020 Newsletter
Sep
29
Introducing our Fall Newsletter for 2020 — Our goal in producing the newsletter is to keep our clients and interested parties informed and involved. Since we want the newsletter to be as relevant as possible to your needs, we look…
