Environmental Lab Accreditation That You Can Trust

At DOD Labs, accuracy isn't a promise — it's a requirement we're held to by independent, third-party oversight. Our laboratory operates under a quality management system that meets the most rigorous standards in the industry, giving our clients confidence in every result we report.

DOD Labs is accredited under The NELAC Institute (TNI) standard, the framework used by the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) to evaluate environmental testing laboratories across the United States.

TNI accreditation means our laboratory has been independently assessed and verified to meet strict requirements for:

• Technical competence — proven ability to generate accurate, defensible data across our accredited scope of testing
• Quality management — documented systems and procedures that are consistently followed and continuously improved
• Data integrity — controls that protect the chain of custody and reliability of every sample we process
• Ongoing oversight — regular on-site assessments, proficiency testing, and corrective action reviews to maintain our accredited status

This means when regulators, consultants, and clients see a DOD Labs report, they can trust that the data behind it was generated under a nationally recognized quality standard — not just an internal one.

DOD Labs also holds accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025, the international standard that specifies the general requirements for the competence, impartiality, and consistent operation of testing and calibration laboratories.

ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation confirms that our laboratory:

• Maintains a validated, documented quality management system covering every stage of testing, from sample receipt to final report
• Uses properly calibrated, traceable equipment and validated methods
• Employs trained, competent personnel with demonstrated proficiency
• Participates in regular internal audits, management reviews, and external assessments by an accredited certification body
• Operates with documented impartiality and confidentiality safeguards to protect client data and results

Because ISO/IEC 17025 is recognized globally, this accreditation gives our data credibility not just domestically, but with partners, regulators, and clients anywhere in the world.

Why Accreditation Matters to You

Choosing an accredited laboratory isn't a formality — it directly affects the defensibility of your data. Accreditation means:

• Your results can withstand regulatory scrutiny and legal challenge
• Your data is comparable and consistent, regardless of which analyst or shift ran the test
• Your lab partner is held accountable by an independent third party, not just internal policy

At DOD Labs, our TNI and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditations reflect an ongoing commitment — not a one-time achievement. We are re-assessed on a regular cycle to ensure our systems, methods, and people continue to meet the standard our clients depend on.

Have questions about our accredited scope of testing or need documentation for a project? Contact our team at 815-788-5200 or [email protected].