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(Texas) Laboratory full accreditation for fungal and bacterial analysis under the Environmental Microbiology Laboratory Accreditation Program (EMLAP), making EMSL Analytical, Inc. the first laboratory in the nation to operate AIHA EMLAP-accredited labs in different states.

When a laboratory is accredited by AIHA, its clients have assurance that the laboratory has met defined performance standards, including

personnel qualifications, proficiency under the Environmental Microbiology Proficiency Analytical Testing program, facilities, quality assurance, records, analytical methods, and SOPs.  Additionally, AIHA accreditation  insures laboratory compliance with ISO 17015 policies and procedures. Regular site visits are conducted by trained, experienced assessors.

"This newly-accredited laboratory marks our sixth AIHA accredited facility nationwide, encompassing nine total programs," stated Rob DeMalo, Director of Business Development, "further demonstrating EMSL Analytical's dedication to providing the highest quality results available in the industry." The nine accredited  programs include the Westmont, NJ and Houston, TX Microbiology Labs (AIHA EMLAP); Westmont, NJ, New York, NY, Beltsville, MD, Indianapolis, IN and Carle Place, NY Lead Labs(AIHA ELLAP - Environmental Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program); and the Westmont, NJ and New York, NY Industrial Hygiene Labs (AIHA IHLAP - Industrial Hygiene Laborator Accreditation Program).

The firm, established in 1981, currently operates 22 laboratories nationwide. The company  provides multi-disciplined, high quality laboratory analysis across numerous service lines for samples submitted by inspection firms, environmental consultants, construction firms, remediation firms, engineers, industrial hygienists, manufacturing firms, health and safety professionals, and local, state, and federal government agencies.

EMSL Analytical's Environmental Microbiology services include mold, bacteria, indoor allergens, mycotoxins, endotoxins, and Polymerase Chain Reaction (DNA) testing. As the nation's leading and largest environmental testing firm, its network of  laboratories offers a wide array of other services supporting investigations in asbestos, lead, chemistry, indoor air quality, and industrial hygiene applications. EMSL also provides materials testing, characterization and forensic laboratory services .

Further information is available on the web at www.EMSL.com. The company may also be reached toll-free at 1-800-220-3675.

/SOURCE: EMSL Analytical, Inc.-0- 08/18/2003 /CONTACT: Rob DeMalo,

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