FDA ASCA Policy for Public Review
Dec
8
The FDA ASCA Pilot Program – IAS Transition Policy document has been posted to the FDA ASCA Important Documents page for public review. You have until Friday, January 8, 2021 to make comments.
The document can be accessed at this link.
IAS Remembers Charles ‘Chuck’ Praeger, of MBMA and Thomas Associates
Dec
8
IAS extends their condolences to the colleagues and loved ones of Charles “Chuck” Praeger upon the news of his passing. He was the former vice president at Cleveland-based Thomas Associates Inc. and assistant general manager at Metal Building Manufacturer Association (MBMA) for 20 years, from…
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…
