Naig: Laboratory Bureau Recognized as ISO Accredited

Builds on strong history of reliable, quality testing

DES MOINES, Iowa (February 12, 2019) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Laboratory Bureau has received ISO 17025 accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA).
 
“Our laboratory team has a strong history of producing quality work. This certification will allow us to build upon that reputation of providing accurate and reliable testing,” said Naig. “Results from accredited labs tend to be more readily accepted by other laboratories, federal agencies and the courts which will save taxpayer time and resources.” 
 
ISO 17025 is the highest recognized quality standard in the world for calibration and testing laboratories. For an organization to be accredited in ISO 17025, its laboratory must be able to consistently produce precise and accurate results and have implemented a rigorous quality management system.
 
A2LA is a third-party accreditation body that offers internationally-recognized accreditation services to testing laboratories. A2LA has been offering accreditation services to environmental testing laboratories for more than thirty years.
 
The Laboratory Bureau tests the guaranteed content of animal feeds, fertilizers, as well as pesticide concentrates and residues. The lab also tests meat, poultry, and milk in regards to food safety.
 
The additional expense of establishing an accredited laboratory was provided through the support of an FDA cooperative agreement.