Key Takeaways
- SPL Labs’ Reading, PA location has achieved New York NELAP accreditation
- The lab is now approved to support projects requiring New York regulatory compliance
- Clients gain access to certified, defensible data for New York-based or regulated work
- Reduces the need to coordinate across multiple laboratories
- Reinforces SPL’s commitment to quality, accuracy, and rigorous testing standards
SPL is pleased to announce that its laboratory in Reading, Pennsylvania has achieved accreditation under the New York Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (NELAP). This milestone reflects SPL’s continued commitment to quality, precision, and regulatory excellence in environmental testing.
The New York NELAP accreditation, awarded by the New York Department of Health, is among the most rigorous state certification programs in the country, requiring laboratories to meet stringent standards for analytical methods, quality assurance, and data integrity. With this accreditation, SPL is now approved to support projects requiring compliance with New York State regulatory requirements.
“This achievement underscores the strength of our laboratory team and our ongoing investment in quality systems,” said Rich Stump, SVP, Environmental. “It enhances our ability to serve clients operating in or reporting to New York, while reinforcing confidence in the defensibility and reliability of our data.”
SPL’s Reading laboratory provides a wide range of environmental testing services, supporting clients across industrial, municipal, and consulting sectors. The addition of New York NELAP accreditation further expands the laboratory’s ability to deliver certified, high-quality data for complex and highly regulated projects.
What this means for clients:
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- Certified data accepted for New York regulatory programs
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- Expanded geographic and regulatory coverage
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- Continued adherence to stringent quality assurance and control standards
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- Increased confidence in data accuracy and defensibility
This accreditation is part of SPL’s broader commitment to maintaining and expanding certifications that meet the evolving needs of clients and regulators nationwide.Interested in working with us on your projects requiring compliance with New York State regulatory requirements? Are you a laboratory looking for a new subcontractor? Learn more about SPL and its accredited services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New York NELAP accreditation?
New York NELAP accreditation is a state-administered certification that verifies a laboratory’s ability to produce accurate, reliable, and defensible environmental data in accordance with New York regulatory requirements.
Why is this accreditation important?
It is one of the most stringent state laboratory certification programs in the United States. Many projects tied to New York require testing to be performed by a laboratory with this accreditation.
What does this mean for SPL clients?
Clients can now rely on SPL for testing that must meet New York State requirements, reducing the need to coordinate with multiple laboratories and helping streamline project timelines.
What types of projects benefit from this accreditation?
Projects involving environmental compliance, remediation, permitting, and monitoring that are regulated by or report to New York agencies benefit from NELAP-accredited data.
How does this affect SPL’s existing capabilities?
SPL’s Reading lab continues to provide a broad range of environmental testing services. This accreditation expands the regulatory applicability of those services.
How does SPL maintain accreditation?
Accredited laboratories must undergo regular audits, proficiency testing, and ongoing quality system verification to maintain compliance with program standards.