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EMSL Atlanta Lab Receives A2LA Accreditation for Food Microbiology Testing

Food Microbiology

Category	Press Release
Publish Date	10/3/2023
Author	Melissa Helmick
Title	EMSL Atlanta Lab Receives A2LA Accreditation for Food Microbiology Testing
Introduction	EMSL Analytical, Inc. is pleased to announce that its Atlanta, Georgia laboratory is accredited by American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) for food microbiology testing services.
Atlanta, Georgia, October 3, 2023 EMSL is proud to announce our Atlanta, Georgia laboratory received its A2LA accreditation for Food Microbiology Testing to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards and in compliance with the A2LA Food Testing Program Requirements, containing 2018 “AOAC International Guidelines for Laboratories Performing Microbiological and Chemical Analyses of Food, Dietary Supplements, and Pharmaceuticals”. American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) is among the largest accreditation bodies in the world and the only independent, 501(c)3, non-profit, internationally recognized accreditation body in the United States that offers a full range of comprehensive conformity assessment accreditation services. “The addition of Food Microbiology to our Atlanta lab brings us to nine strategic locations spanning the USA and Canada, furthering our commitment to assist local communities in identifying potential food hazards,” said Joseph Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “EMSL Atlanta can analyze samples for contaminants like E. coli, Listeria, Salmonella, and more.” For more information regarding the Atlanta laboratory, please visit: Atlanta Testing Lab (emsl.com). The laboratory is located at 2205 Corporate Plaza Parkway Southeast, ste 200. To contact the lab directly call (888) 958-8170 or email us at: Atlantalab@emsl.com. About EMSL Analytical, Inc. EMSL Analytical is one of the leading testing laboratories with locations throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in fast laboratory results for mold, bacteria, Legionella, USP <797>, pathogens, asbestos, lead, soot, char & ash from fires, VOCs, odors, radon, formaldehyde, indoor air quality, microbiology, environmental, industrial hygiene, radiological, food, beverage & consumer products and material testing services for the identification of unknown substances. EMSL services both professionals and the general public. EMSL maintains an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to A2LA, AIHA LAP, LLC. (AIHA EMLAP, AIHA IHLAP, AIHA ELLAP), NVLAP, CDC ELITE, CPSC, CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX DOH, NJDEP and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit our website at www.EMSL.com for a complete listing of accreditations. In addition, EMSL carries a wide range of Sampling Equipment and Investigative Products for environmental professionals.