National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program

The National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) is a U.S. government initiative that provides accreditation to laboratories, ensuring they meet specific quality and technical standards. This program is important because it helps assure consumers and industries that the testing and calibration performed by these labs are reliable and credible. Accreditations cover various fields, including environmental testing, product safety, and medical testing. By participating in NVLAP, laboratories demonstrate their commitment to accuracy, competence, and continual improvement, thereby enhancing public trust in the results they produce.