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NVLAP Handbooks and Lab Bulletins

The NVLAP Handbooks and Lab Bulletins are available as PDF documents. You may download the Adobe Reader PDF viewer for free on all platforms from the Adobe Systems web site.

Lab Bulletins that are specific to a Laboratory Accreditation Program (LAP) are listed across from their associated handbooks. A Lab Bulletin is used to inform laboratories of program additions and changes, and to provide clarification of program-specific requirements. A bulletin should be inserted into the appropriate Program-Specific Handbook until the handbook is revised, at which time the bulletin will be incorporated into the handbook.

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NVLAP Handbook

Program/Title

Associated Lab Bulletins

NIST Handbook 150:2020 NVLAP Procedures and General RequirementsLab Bulletin LB-132-2020: Implementing Cause Analysis for the Non-Conformity Response submission through the NVLAP Interactive Web System (NIWS)

NIST Handbook 150-1: 2021

 

NVLAP Energy Efficient Lighting Products

Lab Bulletin LB-150-2023: Calibration of Phase in Power Meters

Lab Bulletin LB 139-2021: Release of NIST Handbook 150-1, 2021 Edition

Lab Bulletin LB-116-2020: Update to NVLAP accreditation documents for laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 under the ILAC MRA

NIST Handbook 150-2: 2019NVLAP Calibration Laboratories

Lab Bulletin LB-117-2020, Update to NVLAP accreditation documents for laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 under the ILAC MRA

Lab Bulletin LB-113-2019: Release of NIST Handbook 150-2, 2019 Edition

Lab Bulletin LB-100-2017 Rev 1: Requirements for Laboratories Calibrating Flow by Primary Method

Lab Bulletin LB-10-2004: Thermometry Proficiency Tests

NIST Handbook 150-3:2006 NVLAP Bulk Asbestos Analysis

Lab Bulletin LB-140-2021: Update to NVLAP accreditation documents for Dosimetry and Asbestos laboratories

Lab Bulletin LB-118-2020: Update to NVLAP accreditation documents for laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 under the ILAC MRA

Lab Bulletin LB-93-2016:  Use of Computerized Systems for the Recording of Bulk Asbestos Analysis Data

Lab Bulletin LB-68-2012: Addition of 1993 Method for Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials to Scopes of Accreditation

Lab Bulletin LB-22-2007: Release of NIST Handbook 150-3:2006 Edition

NIST Handbook 150-4:2019NVLAP Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry

Lab Bulletin LB-140-2021: Update to NVLAP accreditation documents for Dosimetry and Asbestos laboratories

Lab Bulletin LB-117-2020, Update to NVLAP accreditation documents for laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 under the ILAC MRA

Lab Bulletin LB-114-2019: Release of NIST Handbook 150-4, 2019 Edition

NIST Handbook 150-5:2020NVLAP Construction Materials Testing

Lab Bulletin LB-12-2020:  Release of NIST Handbook 150-5, 2020 Edition

Lab Bulletin LB-116-2020: Update to NVLAP accreditation documents for laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 under the ILAC MRA

Lab Bulletin LB-115-2019: Clarification of Calibration Requirements for Nuclear Density Gauges

Lab Bulletin LB-81-2014: Nuclear Density-Moisture Gauges 

NIST Handbook 150-6:2020NVLAP Carpet and Carpet Cushion

Lab Bulletin LB-133-2020: Addition of Synthetic Turf Testing to Carpet and Carpet Cushion LAP

Lab Bulletin LB-130-2020: Release of NIST Handbook 150-6, 2020 Edition

Lab Bulletin LB-116-2020: Update to NVLAP accreditation documents for laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 under the ILAC MRA

NIST Handbook 150-8:2018NVLAP Acoustical Testing Services

Lab Bulletin LB-117-2020, Update to NVLAP accreditation documents for laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 under the ILAC MRA

Lab Bulletin LB-111-2018: Release of NIST Handbook 150-8, 2018 Edition

NIST Handbook 150-10:2020, NVLAP Efficiency of Electric MotorsNVLAP Efficiency of Electric Motors

Lab Bulletin LB-152-2023: Calibration of Phase in Power Meters

Lab Bulletin LB-148-2023: Addition of IEC 60034-2-3:2020 and IEC 61800-9-2:2017 to the Efficiency of Electric Motors Laboratory Accreditation Program (LAP)

Lab Bulletin LB-120-2020: Release of NIST Handbook 150-10, 2020 Edition

Lab Bulletin LB-116-2020: Update to NVLAP accreditation documents for laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 under the ILAC MRA

NIST Handbook 150-11:2013NVLAP Electromagnetic Compatibility & Telecommunications

Lab Bulletin LB-155-2024: Revision of Handbook 150-11A Checklist, ECT: FCC Equipment Authorization Requirements for Recognition

Lab Bulletin LB-151-2023: Change in process to request expansion to ECT Scope of Accreditation

Lab Bulletin LB-144-2022: Revision of the Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada Program Specific Checklist 150-11B, ECT: ISED Telecommunications Terminal Equipment, Radio Apparatus and Broadcasting Equipment 

Lab Bulletin LB-134-2020: ASCA Recognition and Release of NIST Handbook 150-11C Checklist, ECT: ASCA Pilot Program – Basic Safety and Essential Performance of Medical Electrical Equipment, Medical Electrical Systems, and Laboratory Medical Equipment

Lab Bulletin LB-116-2020: Update to NVLAP accreditation documents for laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 under the ILAC MRA

Lab Bulletin LB-73-2013: Release of NIST Handbook 150-11, 2013 Edition

NIST Handbook 150-13:2006NVLAP Airborne Asbestos Analysis

Lab Bulletin LB-118-2020: Update to NVLAP accreditation documents for laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 under the ILAC MRA

Lab Bulletin LB-69-2012: Disclaimer to Be Added to TEM Test Reports 

Lab Bulletin LB-23-2007: Release of NIST Handbook 150-13:2006 Edition

NIST Handbook 150-15:2020NVLAP Thermal Insulation Materials

Lab Bulletin LB-123-2020: Release of NIST Handbook 150-15, 2020 Edition

Lab Bulletin LB-116-2020: Update to NVLAP accreditation documents for laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 under the ILAC MRA

NIST Handbook 150-17:2022
 
NVLAP Cryptographic and Security Testing

Lab Bulletin LB-153-2024r1: Change to the minimum number of vendor product test report submissions as a measure of the laboratory’s ongoing proficiency

Lab Bulletin LB-149-2023: Change in application of the requirement in NIST Handbook 150-17:2022 Annex B.3.5.2

Lab Bulletin LB-147-2022: Release of NIST Handbook 150-17, 2022 Edition

Lab Bulletin LB-116-2020: Update to NVLAP accreditation documents for laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 under the ILAC MRA

NIST Handbook 150-18e:2024NVLAP Fasteners and Metals

Lab Bulletin LB-154-2024: Release of NIST Handbook 150-18, 2024 Edition

Lab Bulletin LB-116-2020: Update to NVLAP accreditation documents for laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 under the ILAC MRA

NIST Handbook 150-20:2014 NVLAP Common Criteria Testing

Lab Bulletin LB-116-2020: Update to NVLAP accreditation documents for laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 under the ILAC MRA

Lab Bulletin LB-107-2018: Supplement to NIST HB 150-20:2014, section 3.3.3 regarding frequency of commercial evaluation and the new section 3.3.4 regarding the use of the common criteria testing lab (CCTL) point system as a means of monitoring technical proficiency. 

Lab Bulletin LB-104-2017:  NIST HB 150-20: Annex B, B.3.a - Program-specific procedures - UPDATE

Lab Bulletin LB-82-2014: Revision of the NVLAP Common Criteria Testing Laboratory Accreditation Program Handbook, NIST Handbook 150-20

NIST Handbook 150-22:2021NVLAP Voting System TestingLab Bulletin LB-141-2021, Release of NIST Handbook 150-22, 2021 Edition
NIST Handbook 150-23:2022NVLAP Radiation Detection InstrumentsLab Bulletin LB-145-2022, Release of NIST Handbook 150-23, 2022 Edition
NIST Handbook 150-24:2021
 
NVLAP Law Enforcement and Corrections EquipmentLab Bulletin LB-143-2021: Release of NIST Handbook 150-24, 2021 Edition
NIST Handbook 150-25:2009
 
NVLAP Biometrics Testing

Lab Bulletin LB-116-2020: Update to NVLAP accreditation documents for laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 under the ILAC MRA

Lab Bulletin LB-43-2009: Release of NIST Handbook 150-25, 2009 Edition

NIST Handbook 150-31:2021NVLAP Healthcare Information Technology Testing

Lab Bulletin LB-142-2021: Release of NIST Handbook 150-31, 2021 Edition

Lab Bulletin LB-131-2020: Addition of the 21st Century Cures Act: Interoperability, Information Blocking and the ONC Health IT Certification Program final rule to the HIT LAP

Lab Bulletin LB-116-2020: Update to NVLAP accreditation documents for laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 under the ILAC MRA

NIST Handbook 150-872:2021NVLAP Federal Warfare System(s) 
Created February 4, 2010, Updated March 14, 2024