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Virginia VELAP Accreditation

U.S. Department of Defense Environmental Laboratory Accreditation

Prism Laboratories, Inc. has met the requirements of the U.S. Department of Defense Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (DoD ELAP Certificate number L2307) set forth in Laboratory Assessment Bureau’s (LAB) policies and procedures along with all requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2005 “General Requirements for the competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories.
This is a major development for our business as it positions us to grow our reach into new markets and gain access to an expanded customer base,” stated Prism President and CEO Robbi Jones. “Our new Department of Defense accreditation along with our Woman Owned, Small Business Administration certified status, has us well positioned to service this important market sector.
During the accreditation process, Prism demonstrated technical competence to a defined “Scope of Accreditation” and the operation of a laboratory quality management system (refer to joint ISO-ILAC-IAF Communiqué dated 8 January 2009).
In communication from the Laboratory Assessment Bureau certification body, Prism was granted certification in recognition of a successful assessment to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 and the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (DoD ELAP) as detailed in the DoD Quality Systems Manual for Environmental Laboratories (DoD QSM v4.2).
Accreditation is valid through: February 3, 2015
For more details on Prism’s Department of Defense accreditation please visit L-A-B Prism Listing
For service inquiries, please contact Steve Guptill via email or call Prism Labs at 704- 529 6364.

Prism Achieves Virginia VELAP Accreditation
In preparation for Virginia’s new laboratory accreditation requirements that took effect on January 1, 2012, Prism Labs has received accreditation by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) under their new VELAP certification program.
The new program requires all environmental laboratories that perform tests, analyses, measurements or monitoring required pursuant to the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Air, Waste and Water Laws and Regulations to be accredited by the VELAP program.
As of 1/1/2012, laboratory analysis data submitted to DEQ to demonstrate compliance with Virginia Laws and Regulations must be performed by an environmental laboratory accredited under the new VELAP system.
“Achieving this accreditation is an extremely important achievement for Prism Labs, as it positions us to continue to offer our full array of analytical and field support services to environmental consultants, government departments and industry located in Virginia”, explains Robbi Jones, President of Prism Labs. “This accreditation, combined with our Small Business Administration certification and our Woman Owned status, positions us for continued growth in the Virginia market