DOD Labs Earns NELAC (TNI) Laboratory and ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditations, Strengthening Environmental Testing Capabilities as PFAS Regulations Expand

DOD Labs, A Division of DOD Technologies, Inc., a leading environmental analytical laboratory specializing in PFAS contaminant testing, announced it has earned The NELAC Institute (TNI) Laboratory Accreditation (Certificate # L26-529) and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (Certificate # L26-528) accreditation through Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, Inc. (PJLA), one of the world's leading laboratory accreditation bodies.

The achievement comes at a pivotal time for the environmental testing industry. As federal and state agencies continue implementing more stringent requirements for PFAS monitoring in drinking water and the environment, organizations across the public and private sectors are seeking accredited laboratory partners capable of delivering accurate, defensible analytical data to support regulatory compliance and environmental decision-making.

For municipalities, water utilities, engineering firms, environmental consultants, industrial manufacturers, airports, military installations, waste management facilities, and remediation contractors, the demand for accredited laboratory services has grown significantly as PFAS monitoring becomes an important component of environmental compliance programs.

"Organizations today face unprecedented regulatory expectations surrounding PFAS and other emerging contaminants. Achieving TNI Laboratory Accreditation and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation through PJLA demonstrates that DOD Labs has the quality systems, technical expertise, and operational discipline necessary to deliver data our clients can rely on with confidence."

"Earning accreditation through PJLA represents months of preparation, validation, and independent assessment of every aspect of our laboratory operations. Our team is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity, quality assurance, and technical excellence. These accreditations provide our clients with confidence that every result we report is accurate, reproducible, traceable, and scientifically defensible."

The dual accreditation confirms that DOD Labs has successfully demonstrated compliance with rigorous standards governing laboratory operations, quality management systems, method validation, equipment calibration, staff competency, data integrity, and ongoing proficiency testing. Through PJLA's comprehensive assessment process, DOD Labs demonstrated its technical competence and its ability to consistently produce valid analytical results in accordance with internationally recognized laboratory standards.

The environmental testing landscape continues to evolve rapidly as regulators expand monitoring requirements for PFAS, commonly known as "forever chemicals." New federal drinking water standards, increased state-level regulations, remediation initiatives, and heightened public awareness have accelerated the need for laboratories that can deliver both analytical precision and dependable turnaround times.

Comprehensive Environmental Testing Services

DOD Labs is positioned to support these growing demands through comprehensive environmental testing services, including:

• PFAS analysis using EPA-approved methodologies
• Drinking water compliance testing
• Groundwater and surface water analysis
• Wastewater testing
• Soil and biosolid sediment analysis
• Landfill leachate testing
• Additional environmental matrices and specialty analytical services
• Total oxidizable precursor (TOP) assay and ultra-short chain analysis

Using advanced instrumentation, rigorous quality assurance protocols, and experienced scientific personnel, DOD Labs provides high-quality analytical services that enable customers to make informed decisions regarding environmental monitoring, remediation, regulatory reporting, and public health protection.

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is the internationally recognized standard for testing and calibration laboratories, establishing requirements for technical competence, impartiality, and consistent laboratory operations. TNI Laboratory Accreditation demonstrates compliance with stringent environmental laboratory standards recognized by regulatory agencies throughout the United States. Accreditation by Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, Inc. (PJLA) confirms that DOD Labs' quality management system and technical operations have been independently evaluated against these rigorous requirements.

"Our mission has always been to combine scientific excellence with exceptional customer service. These accreditations are more than milestones—they reinforce our long-term commitment to helping our customers navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment with confidence. Whether supporting routine compliance monitoring or large-scale environmental investigations, our focus remains on delivering reliable data, responsive service, and trusted technical expertise."

As environmental regulations continue to evolve, DOD Labs remains committed to investing in advanced analytical capabilities, quality systems, and scientific talent to meet the expanding needs of municipalities, utilities, consultants, industry, and government agencies throughout North America.