Lab Cred Check: NIST Renews Bureaucratic Accreditation Forms
Published Date: 1/28/2025
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Summary
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is asking to keep collecting info from labs that want to be officially accredited through the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP). About 630 labs, including businesses and government groups, spend around 3 hours each year providing this info to prove they meet quality standards. This helps customers find trustworthy labs, and the public has 30 more days to share their thoughts before the process continues.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Annual NVLAP Reporting Requirement for Labs
If your testing or calibration laboratory seeks NVLAP accreditation, you must provide information to NIST annually to show you meet the criteria in 15 CFR part 285. About 630 laboratories provide this information each year, spending an average of 3 hours per response for a total burden of 1,890 hours; supplying the information is required to obtain or retain accreditation (OMB Control Number 0693-0003).
Accredited Labs Listed on NVLAP Website
NIST publishes accredited laboratories’ contact information and scope of accreditation on the NVLAP website so customers in business, industry, and regulatory agencies can find competent testing and calibration services.
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