American Association for Laboratory Accreditation

The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) is a prominent non-profit, multi-discipline accreditation body based in the United States. It provides independent, third-party accreditation services to testing and calibration laboratories, inspection bodies, and product certification bodies. In the life sciences sector, A2LA is critical for accrediting clinical and pharmaceutical laboratories to international standards such as ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 15189. These accreditations ensure that laboratories maintain high levels of technical competence and quality management, which is essential for reliable diagnostic results and drug safety testing. A2LA also serves industries ranging from forensics and environmental testing to cannabis and automotive sectors.