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Acoustical Testing Services LAP
Randy Wagner prepares a standardized manikin for hearing aid testing in NIST's anechoic chamber.
This accreditation program is designed to satisfy the requirements of contractors, state and local governments, and federal agencies specifying accreditation for laboratories that conduct acoustical testing. Accreditation is available to any acoustical testing laboratory.
Proficiency Testing Requirements
There is no established proficiency testing program for the acoustical testing accreditation program. However, laboratories are required to participate in interlaboratory comparisons (ILCs) sponsored by standards organizations (ASTM International, ANSI, etc.) when the laboratory is accredited for the test method that is being used in the ILC.
Requirements Documents
- NIST Handbook 150:2020, NVLAP Procedures and General Requirements
- NIST Handbook 150-8:2018: NVLAP 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
- Test Method Review Summary (Excel)
Contacts
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(301) 975-2248