On May 14, 2021, ANAB approved the continuation of the Vermont Forensic Laboratory’s accreditation (Testing and Calibration) based upon the results of the recent surveillance activity. Continuation of accreditation is a formal acknowledgement that the VFL continues to operate in conformance with accreditation requirements.
Also, on May 14, 2021, ANAB granted an extension of scope in the Field of Forensic Testing in adding blood drug testing under the Toxicology discipline. This decision was based upon the documentation provided in the assessment report and in accordance with the recommendation of the Lead Assessor. ANAB was satisfied that the VFL met or exceeded the accreditation requirements and requirements of its own documented management system.