Accreditation and Certification

Canadian Certified Crop Advisor Association

CALA - The Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation

The Quality Management System of A&L Canada Laboratories Inc. and certain tests are accredited to ISO 17025:2017 by CALA. Assessments are conducted every 2 years by personnel meeting CALA requirements . Participation in performance evaluation tests is mandatory for this program, and distinction is granted based on results submitted. Learn More

OMAFRA/NAPT - Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs/North American Proficiency Testing Program

This program included a site inspection, and participation in North American wide performance testing. The samples are administered by The North American Proficiency Testing Program quarterly. Results are submitted to NAPT and OMAFRA for evaluation.

SCC - Standards Council of Canada

The Quality Management System of A&L Canada Laboratories Inc. and certain tests are accredited to ISO 17025:2017 by SCC. Assessments are conducted every 2 years by personnel meeting SCC requirements. Participation in performance evaluation tests is mandatory for this program, and distinction is granted based on results submitted. Learn More

CAP TIER II- Compost Analysis Proficiency Testing Program

This program is administered by US Composting Council, and results are compared to laboratories throughout North America.

Association of Florida Phosphate Chemists

This program is used to compare Phosphate results with laboratories throughout North America.A&L participates in Inter-Laboratory Check sample programs. This a monthly round robin program that consists of soil, plant, and water samples. It is used to monitor in house procedures and is used as an internal audit.

NFTA - National Forage Testing Association

This certification program is used for proficiency of various types of forage testing. Samples are received 6 times a year and graded based on results submitted. Certification is issued based on association recommendation.