American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA)

The Food and Drug Administration has established a contract with the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation to provide third party accreditation for Office of Regulatory Science Laboratories. This accreditation is conducted by an ISO 17011 conforming body that is internationally recognized. The agreement was approved through the PAA Round C process on December 23, 2025, and received DER approval on December 31, 2025. Funding for this initiative is provided by both HFP and OCS, with OCS providing partial funding. The contract falls under NAICS code 541380 and is managed by the FDA, with the Hfp Acquisition Liaison serving as the primary program point of contact.