NELAC Standard Update

Environmental NEWS - Spring 2010

The NELAC Institute (TNI) is finalizing changes to the standard used for laboratory accreditation. The new TNI Standard will replace the existing 2003 NELAC Standard, which defines requirements for environmental laboratory accreditation. The revision includes clarifications of requirements included in the earlier version and reorganization of the existing standard into modules by discipline.

The official implementation date is July 1, 2011, which will allow laboratories time to come into compliance with new requirements and give state accreditation bodies the opportunity to make necessary regulatory adjustments. Because all laboratories who hold current NELAC accreditation must comply with the new standard, TNI will be providing training to the regulated community at meetings to be held around the country. Lancaster Labs participated in the consensus process used to revise the existing document and will be ready to implement the new standard when it becomes effective. Lancaster Labs is certified to the NELAC Standard through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

For more information about Lancaster Labs’ accreditations, contact Environmental Business Development at 717-656-2300 or email env@lancasterlabs.com.