Introduces you to laboratory accreditation and its use in national and international trade. Lists many ASTM standards, international guides, and other publications relating to laboratory accreditation, the assessment of laboratories, quality systems, and associated test methods. 13 papers in 4 sections:

• General Concerns for Laboratory Accreditation

• Laboratory Accreditation Programs, and Techniques

• Related Contributions to Laboratory Accreditations

• and Laboratory Accreditation in International Commerce