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April 2019
Join IAS at Cannabis Science Conference East
Cannabis Science Conference (CSC Events, LLC) will be held in Baltimore, Maryland, April 8-10, 2019. It is being advertised as the world's largest and most technical cannabis science expo. IAS will be exhibiting at the conference to provide information about the accreditation of cannabis testing laboratories to ISO/IEC 17025. The conference pulls together cannabis industry experts, instrument manufacturers, testing labs, research scientists, medical practitioners, policy makers and interested novices. Learn more about the event.
May 2019
Redefinition of the International Systems of Units & World Metrology Day (May 20)
World Metrology Day, which is celebrated on May 20 every year, has a very special significance for measurement professionals in laboratories worldwide this year. On this day, we normally celebrate the anniversary of the 1875 Metre Convention in Paris, which formed the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM). This was the first step toward the eventual adoption of our International System of Units (SI) by the BIPM’s member states. The United States was one of the original 17 member…
World Accreditation Day 2019
June 9 marks World Accreditation Day 2019. Established by the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum, World Accreditation Day is celebrated each year to raise awareness of the importance of accreditation activities. This year, the focus of World Accreditation Day will be on “adding value to the supply chain.” Stay tuned for more information on how IAS will celebrate World Accreditation Day 2019.
September 2019
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 the opportunity to contribute ideas or voice their opinions on any item posted on the agenda. The hearing will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September 16, 2019. Location and Travel: The hearing will be held at the Fullerton Marriott at California State…
November 2019
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for Testing and Calibration Labs Training
Learn about the updated ISO/IEC 17025 Standard. Course Objectives To learn about ISO/IEC 17025 from one of its original authors. To learn its Principles and what it requires of laboratory staff. Target Organizations This Training Course applies to testing and calibration laboratories and regulatory agencies seeking to specify 17025 within their policies and regulations. For more information, please visit the Training page on our website.
IAS Office Closed November 28-29 for Thanksgiving
In observance of Thanksgiving, the IAS office in Brea, California is closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. IAS will re-open on Monday, December 2.
February 2020
IAS Office Closed for President’s Day
In observance of President's Day, the IAS office in Brea, California is closed Monday, February 17. IAS will re-open on Tuesday, February 18.
May 2020
June 2020
IAS World Accreditation Day Free Webinar
You are Invited to a World Accreditation Day Celebration Hosted by the International Accreditation Service You are invited to celebrate World Accreditation Day with IAS online. This year’s theme is “How Accreditation Improves Food Safety.” Accreditation has an important role in food safety, by ensuring competent and impartial inspection, certification and testing services in all parts of local, national and international food chains. In doing so, accreditation supports the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular, the Good Health and…
July 2020
IAS Office Closed for Fourth of July
In observance of Independence Day, the IAS office in Brea, California is closed Friday, July 3rd. IAS will re-open on Monday, July 6th.
