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Session:
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10A - Laboratory Accreditation
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Date & Time:
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Thursday August 10, 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
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Paper Title:
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Laboratory Accreditation--Impact on Society
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Speaker:
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John Wehrmeyer, Principal Consultant
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Speaker Info
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Company:
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Quality Consultants
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Address:
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2334 Sir Edward Lane
Maryville, TN, 37803, United States
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Phone:
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865-379-8434
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Fax:
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865-379-8508
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Email:
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QC@charter.net
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Abstract:
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Laboratory Accreditation-Impact on Society Laboratory accreditation has had a growing and significant influence on the world of calibration and testing. Over the past decade, there has been a major increase in the number of laboratories which have sought and achieved accreditation of their services. In addition, a number of new accrediting bodies have been founded. This presentation takes a critical look at the impact of laboratory accreditation and how it has affected the quality of the services delivered. It addresses such issues as the cost/benefit ratio of accreditation, the strengths and weaknesses of the process, and how accreditation might be improved.
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