IAS Accredits Forensic Labs and Forensic Inspection Agencies
Mar
2
International Accreditation Service (IAS) accredits forensic laboratories and forensic inspection agencies to show compliance with internationally recognized standards.
“An accredited forensic laboratory or forensic inspection agency has demonstrated that it complies with the standards and is technically competent,” said Dr. George…
U.S. FDA ASCA Laboratory Accreditation for Medical Device Testing – Webinar, March 4
Feb
16
Testing laboratories and medical device manufacturers – learn about the new FDA ASCA program designed to streamline approvals in this free 1-hour webinar, March 4, 11am-noon Pacific Time, from IAS, an FDA approved accreditation body. Learn more https://bit.ly/3qrqlYT
IAS Office Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Jan
15
The IAS office will be closed January 18th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) & IAS Offer Accreditation, Standardization and Conformity Assessment Program
Dec
18
February 5, 2021 is the deadline to register for Accreditation, Standardization, and Conformity Assessment Online Certificate program being offered by CSUDH and the IAS.
This program will provide participants with a good understanding about key areas of accreditation, standardization and conformity…
IAS Offices Closed Dec. 24 – Jan. 1
Dec
16
IAS Offices will be closed Thursday, December 24th, 2020 – Friday, January 1st, 2021. IAS will re-open on Monday, January 4th, 2021.
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…
