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Accreditation |
| Program Requirements |
| P02 |
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CALA Program Description Series of Documents |
P02-01 |
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Program Description |
P02-02 |
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Fee Schedule |
P02-03 |
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PT Requirements for Accreditation |
P02-04 |
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PT Catalogue |
P02-05 |
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List of Approved PT Providers |
P02-06 |
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2011 Training Fee Schedule |
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| P04 |
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CALA Application Series of Documents |
P04-01 |
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Terms and Conditions of Accreditation and/or Proficiency Testing
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P04-02 |
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Proficiency Testing |
P04-03 |
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New Accreditation |
P04-04 |
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Accreditation Renewal |
P04-05 |
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Abbreviated Assessment |
P04-06 |
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Transfer of Accreditation |
P04-07 |
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Drinking WaterTreatment - PT |
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Annex 1: Scope of Testing Template in Word Format |
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| P03 |
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Publicity Policy |
| P07 |
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CALA Application of ISO/IEC 17025 Requirements |
| P19 |
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CALA Policy on the Estimation of Uncertainty of Measurement |
| P26 |
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P26 Transfer of Accreditation |
| A06 |
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CALA Accreditation Program, Policies and Procedures |
| A12 |
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CALA Policy on Reference Methods |
| A61 |
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CALA Traceability Policy |
| A96 |
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CALA Policy on the use of Computers in Accredited Laboratories |
| A118 |
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Laboratory Proficiency Testing Plan |
| PT15 |
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CALA PT Program Procedures Series of Documents |
| Information Documents |
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Note to Members Regarding the Implementation of ISO/IEC 17025:2005 |
| A115 |
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Guidelines for Laboratory Relocation |
| Q28 |
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Disputes and Appeals within CALA Programs |
| T27 |
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CALA 17025 Handbook |
| Q25 |
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Feedback within CALA Programs |
| F03 |
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F03_Feedback.pdf |
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Follow-up Activity Report to 2007 Assessor Training |
| ISO/IEC 17025 |
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Purchase ISO/IEC 17025:2005 |
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Publication |
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Management System Requirements |
| A121 |
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Principles |
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Changes Explained - two years to implement |
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Amendments |
| Site Assessments |
| P21 |
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CALA Accreditation Symbol Usage Procedure |
| A02 |
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Rating Guide (English |
French |
Spanish) |
| A03 |
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Rating Guide Appendix (English |
French |
Spanish) |
| A16 |
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Trace of Tests Report (English |
French |
Spanish) |
| A18 |
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Laboratory Quality System Document Review Form (English |
French |
Spanish) |
| A20 |
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Site Visit Evaluation Form (English |
French |
Spanish) |
| A24 |
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Microbiology Checklist (English |
French
Spanish) |
| A66 |
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CCME Checklist |
| A70 |
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Asbestos Checklist |
| A74 |
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Guidelines for Radionuclide Testing |
| A81 |
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Flash Point |
| A83 |
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Responding to Required Actions |
| A96 |
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CALA Policy on IT |
| A107 |
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Guidelines for New Labs |
| A116 |
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Calculations |
| A119 |
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Cryptosporidium/Giardia Filtration Checklist |
| A120 |
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Petroleum Testing Checklist |
| A122 |
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Mould Checklist |
| A123 |
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Petroleum Testing Guidance |
| A125 |
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Accreditation Program Target Timelines |
| A126 |
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Toxicology Checklist |
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Shellfish Testing |
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Toxicology Testing |
| A110 |
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Assessment and Accreditation of Toxicology Methods |
| A124 |
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Guidelines for Validation of Toxicity Test Methods |
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Environment Canada Biological Test Methods (English | French) |
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Toxicology Test - Specific Checklists |
| S46-00 |
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Alga checklist |
| S46-01 |
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Ceriodaphnia checklist |
| S46-02 |
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Champia checklist |
| S46-03 |
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Chironomus checklist |
| S46-04 |
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Daphnia 2000 checklist |
| S46-05 |
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Earthworm checklist |
| S46-06 |
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Echinoid checklist |
| S46-07 |
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Hyalella checklist |
| S46-08 |
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Inland silverside checklist |
| S46-09 |
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Lemna checklist |
| S46-10 |
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Luminescent bacteria checklist- basic test |
| S46-11 |
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Luminescent bacteria checklist- Solid Phase |
| S46-12 |
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Marine amphipod checklist |
| S46-13 |
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Rainbow trout checklist |
| S46-14 |
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Salmonid ELS checklist |
| S46-15 |
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Springtail checklist |
| S46-16 |
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Terrestrial Plant Checklist |
| S46-17 |
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Topsmelt checklist |
| S46-19 |
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Fathead Minnow checklist |
| S46-20 |
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pH Stabilization Checklist |
| Other Resources |
| Eurachem |
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Eurachem Guide - The Fitness for Purpose of Analytical Methods |
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Eurachem/CITAC Guide-Quantifying Uncertainty in Analytical Measurement:Edition 2 |
| APLAC |
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APLAC TC 002 - Internal Audits for Laboratories |
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APLAC TC 003 - Management Review for Laboratories |
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ILAC P10 - 2002 - ILAC Policy on Traceability of Measurement Results |
| ILAC |
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The Advantages of Being an Accredited Laboratory |
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Why Become An Accredited Laboratory? |
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Why Use An Accredited Laboratory? |
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How Does Using An Accredited Laboratory Benefit Government & Regulators? |
| Guidance and/or Requirements for Sample Containers, Preservation and Hold Times |
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APHA Standard Methods, Collection and Preservation of Samples, Table 1060:I, Summary of Special Sampling and Handling Requirements |
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US EPA, 40 CFR Part 122, 136, et al. Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants Under the Clean Water Act; National Primary Drinking Water Regulations; and National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations; Analysis and Sampling Procedures; Final Rule, March 12, 2007. Table II.—Required Containers, Preservation Techniques, and Holding Times |
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US EPA SW846 Chapter Three, Inorganic Analytes, revision 4, Feb 2007 |
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US EPA SW846 Chapter Four, Organic Analytes, revision 4, Feb 2007 |
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BC MOE Sample Preservation and Holding Time Requirements, Feb 2011 |
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Ontario MOE Protocol for Analytical Methods Used in the Assessment of Properties under Part XV.1 of the
Environmental Protection Act (O. Reg. 153/04), July 2011 |
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Proficiency Testing |
| Operations |
| P02 |
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CALA Program Description Series of Documents |
P02-01 |
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CALA Program Description |
P02-02 |
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CALA Program Description - Fee Schedule |
P02-04 |
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CALA Program Description - PT Catalogue |
P02-05 |
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List of Approved PT Providers |
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P04 |
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CALA Application Series of Documents |
P04-01 |
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Terms and Conditions of Accreditation and/or Proficiency Testing |
P04-02 |
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CALA Application for Proficiency Testing |
P04-07 |
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Drinking WaterTreatment - PT |
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| PT33 |
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Collaborator Laboratories |
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Laboratory Testing Instructions |
| PT23 |
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PT CAR Form |
| Policy |
| PT15 |
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CALA PT Program Procedures Series of Documents |
PT15-01 |
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Scheme |
PT15-02 |
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Policies |
PT15-03 |
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Procedures |
PT15-04 |
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Collaborator Laboratories |
PT15-05 |
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Regression Equations |
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Training |
| Operations |
| T02 |
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CALA Learning Model |
| T19 |
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Reduce the Cost of Member Training - Using Member Facilities |
| F15 |
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Online Training Selection Form |
| F14 |
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Register for Scheduled In-Class Training |
| T30 |
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Training Publications Summary and Order Form |
| T33 |
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Request Specific In-Class Training |
| Surveys |
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Training Needs (2010,
2009,
2008,
2006,
2005,
2004-2005,
2003-2004,
2002-2003,
2001-2002) |
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Operations |
| About CALA |
| P18 |
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CALA Corporate Profile |
| Governance |
| G02 |
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By-Laws |
| G03 |
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Governance Manual |
| Annual Reports |
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Annual Report (2010 |
2009 |
2008 |
2007 |
2006 | 2005 |
2004 |
03-04)
Annual Report awards from the IAPHC International Gallery
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| Assessments Feedback |
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Disputes (2010 |
2009 |
2008 |
2007) |
| Quality System |
| Q14 |
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Conflict of Interest |
| Q05 |
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CALA Code of Ethics |
| AD06 |
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Privacy Policy |
| Q25 |
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Feedback within CALA Programs |
| Q28 |
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Disputes and Appeals within CALA Programs |
| AD06-08 |
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Volunteer Complaints and Grievance Procedures |
| Strategic Plans |
| G07 |
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Strategic Plan 2011-2015 |
| Finance |
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Online Credit Card Payment |
| F24 |
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Fax Credit Card Payment Form |
| F22 |
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Expense Claim Form (.xls) |
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Audited Financial Statements (2010|
2009|
2008|
2007|
2006|
2005|
2004|
2003-2004|
2002-2003|
2002|
2001|
2000|
1999) |
| Surveys |
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2002 CALA PT Program Membership Satisfaction Survey |
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2002 CAEAL PT Program MDL Survey |
| Papers and Presentations |
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Performance Comparison (1997 |
2001) |
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Comparison by Study (starting October 2003) |
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2004 -The Effect of Proficiency Testing Participation on Laboratory Performance |
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Officials (Private) |
| Assessors |
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Assessors Home Page |
| Board |
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Board Discussion Forum |
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Board Meetings Page |
| Staff |
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Staff Page |
