U.S. FDA Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods

We are the only Canadian Recognized Accreditation Body that can grant accreditation under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods (LAAF program). It is offered under our internationally-recognized Testing and Calibration Laboratories Accreditation Program, which is based ISO/IEC 17025, the international standard for testing and calibration laboratories.  

This program aims to improve the accuracy and reliability of certain food testing through the uniformity of standards and enhanced FDA oversight. Under the fully implemented program, only LAAF-accredited laboratories will be able to conduct food testing for the U.S. market in certain circumstances that are defined in the Food Safety Modernization Act final rule on Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Food.

SCC accreditation serves as a cornerstone for laboratories, instilling confidence in their service delivery and fostering customer trust. By securing independent, third-party, and credible test results, laboratories strengthen their industry reputation. Accreditation is widely recognized as a reliable indicator of technical competence, prompting industries to routinely seek accreditation for their laboratory service providers. 

We are signatories to the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) for this program programs. This means that testing by SCC-accredited laboratories is widely accepted internationally. 

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