EMSL is proud to announce our Tampa, Florida laboratory received its A2LA accreditation for Food Microbiology Testing to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards and in compliance with the A2LA Food Testing Program Requirements, containing 2018 “AOAC International Guidelines for Laboratories Performing Microbiological and Chemical Analyses of Food, Dietary Supplements, and Pharmaceuticals”. American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) is among the largest accreditation bodies in the world and the only independent, 501(c)3, non-profit, internationally recognized accreditation body in the United States that offers a full range of comprehensive conformity assessment accreditation services.

“The addition of food microbiology testing services to our Tampa laboratory allows EMSL to further assist local communities in identifying potential food hazards,” said Joseph Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “The laboratory is able to analyze samples for contaminants like E. coli, Listeria, Salmonella, and more. Additionally, EMSL has a dedicated Special Projects team that will work with you to customize methods to fit your project needs.”

EMSL Analytical, Inc. Tampa lab also offers asbestos, fire and smoke, materials, and microbiology testing. Having the A2LA accreditation for food microbiology testing, gives our customers better access to the testing needed in an expanded area. Not located in the Tampa Bay area? EMSL has 50 locations across the United States and Canada. You can find our locations here: https://emsl.com/Locations.aspx.

EMSL Tampa laboratory is located at 5700 Memorial Highway, Suite 122 and can be reached at 813-280-8752. To view a full list of EMSL Tampa's accreditations, please visit https://emsl.com/Locations.aspx?laboratoryid=66. To learn more about our asbestos, microbiology, and other testing services we offer please visit www.EMSL.com, email info@emsl.com or call (800) 220-3675.

About EMSL Analytical, Inc.

EMSL Analytical is one of the leading testing laboratories throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in fast laboratory results for mold, bacteria, Legionella, USP 797, pathogens, asbestos, lead, soot, char & ash from fires, VOC's, odors, radon, formaldehyde, indoor air quality, microbiology, environmental, industrial hygiene, radiological, food, beverage & consumer products, and material testing services for the identification of unknown substances. EMSL services both professionals and the general public. EMSL maintains an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to A2LA, AIHA-LAP, LLC (AIHA-LAP, LLC EMLAP, AIHA-LAP, LLC IHLAP, AIHA-LAP, LLC ELLAP), NVLAP, CDC ELITE, CPSC, CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX DOH, NJDEP, and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit our website at www.EMSL.com for a complete listing of accreditations. In addition, EMSL carries a wide range of Sampling Equipment and Investigative Products for environmental professionals.

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