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List of Laboratories Currently Accredited by FSIS
(PDF Only)
A list of accredited laboratories is available from this Web page. It is updated monthly.
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ALP Authority
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) ALP is authorized by the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 9,
Parts 318, 381, and 391. |
Requirements for Accreditation
The requirements for accreditation are contained in 9 CFR, Part 318, 281, 391. In addition, there are operational
instructions and procedures that need to be followed. Some of the requirements are:
- Submission of
FSIS Form 10,110-2, Application for Accreditation
(PDF Only)
- Payment of Accreditation Fees
- Adequate Facilities and Equipment
- Personnel Qualifications
- Sample Control, Sample Integrity
- Records Management
- Test Report Content and Format
- Use of Official and Approved Analytical Methods
- Good Laboratory Practices/International Standards Organization (ISO) Guide 17025
- Random on-site Review and Audit of Facilities
- Participation in Proficiency Testing Programs
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Additional Information
About ALP
- Testing: Accreditation is limited to chemical testing of meat and poultry food products.
When accredited, the analytical laboratory may be used in lieu of an FSIS laboratory for analyzing official
regulatory samples.
- Availability: The Accredited Laboratory Program is voluntary and there is a non-refundable
accreditation fee. Currently, the annual fee is $4,500 per accreditation.
- Accreditation Frequency: Accreditation is continuous. However, accreditation will be
withdrawn if the laboratory fails to meet the requirements of the rules in 9 CFR or if the required accreditation
fees are not paid.
- Proficiency Testing Program: Participation in the FSIS check sample program is required for
both the initial and continued accreditation.
- Minimum Proficiency Levels (MPLs):
Current ALP MPLs are published in 9 CFR 318.21(a) and 9 CFR 381.153(a). FSIS has published
a proposal
that would permit the ALP to use MPLs for currently validated FSIS methods. Current FSIS MPLs are published
in Appendix III of the FSIS "Red Book" of National Residue
Program Data (http://www.fsis.usda.gov/PDF/
2003_Red_Book_Appendix3-4.pdf, PDF Only). MPLs for arsenicals, sulfonamides, and CHCs/PCBs are on
pages 3, 4, and 5-6, respectively.
- QA/QC Recoveries: Current
ALP recoveries are published in 9 CFR 318.21(a) and 9 CFR 381.153(a). FSIS has published
a proposal
that would permit the ALP to use recoveries for currently validated FSIS methods.
Information on current FSIS QA/QC recovery
ranges is available from the ALP staff at the telephone number and address below.
- Logo: There are no logos. However, the accredited laboratory may claim that it is USDA-FSIS
Accredited for specific analysis of meat and poultry products.
- Recognition: ALP is recognized by all Federal and State Government agencies dealing
with meat and poultry inspection. Some foreign countries also recognize it.
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Accrediting Body/Address for Correspondence
ALP is administered by the Accredited Laboratory Program Staff, Office of Public Health and Science, FSIS (202)
690-6582. Mail should be addressed to: Accredited Laboratory Program, Box 17, Aerospace Center, Room 377,
901 D Street SW, Washington, DC 20024. |
Last Modified:
September 12, 2008 |
