Documents

The CALA Document Library is a repository of important documents used by CALA members and Program participants.

Accreditation

Accreditation Program, Policies and Procedures	A06
Policy on Remote Assessments	A140-01
Guidance for Labs on Remote Assessments	A140-02
Fee Schedule	P02-02
Proficiency Testing Policy for Accreditation	P02-03
Terms and Conditions of Accreditation	P04-01
New Accreditation Application	P04-03
Accreditation Application Excel Analyte Template	P04-analyte_template
Publicity Policy	P03
CALA Application of Requirements in IS0/IEC 17025:2017	P07-2017
CALA Measurement Uncertainty Policy	P19-01
Guidance on the Implementation of the CALA Uncertainty Policy	P19-02
CALA Policy on Group Accreditation	A143
Transfer of Accreditation	P26
CALA Policy on Reference Methods	A12
CALA Traceability Policy	A61-01
CALA Guidance on Traceability	A61-02
Laboratory Proficiency Testing Plan	A118
CALA Sampling Policy	A137
CALA Guidance on Meeting Proficiency Testing Requirements	A139
PT Corrective Action Report (CAR) Form	F56

Guidelines for New Labs	A107
Guidelines for Laboratory Relocation	A115
Matrix and Sub-Matrix Guide	A136
Impartiality Policy	A138
Disputes and Appeals within CALA Programs	Q28
Feedback within CALA Programs	Q25

Joint ISO-ILAC-IAF Communique

Rating Guide Appendix – 2017 (English)	A03-2017
Trace of Tests Report (English)	A16-2017
Cross Reference to Laboratory Management System	A18-2017
Microbiology Checklist	A24
CCME Checklist	A66
Bulk Asbestos Fibre Counting Checklist	A69
Guidelines for Radionuclide Testing	A74
Flash Point	A81
Responding to Required Actions	A83
Cryptosporidium/Giardia Filtration Checklist	A119
Mould Checklist	A122
Accreditation Program Target Timelines	A125
Toxicology Checklist	A126
TCLP Checklist	A130
CALA Policy on the Accreditation of Calculated Analytes	A131
Method Verification of Toxicology Test Methods	A124
Alga checklist	S46-00
Ceriodaphnia checklist	S46-01
Champia checklist	S46-02
Chironomus checklist	S46-03
Daphnia 2000 checklist	S46-04
Earthworm checklist	S46-05
Echinoid checklist	S46-06
Echinoid Embryo Larval checklist	S46-06b
Hyalella checklist	S46-07
Inland silverside checklist	S46-08
Lemna checklist	S46-09
Luminescent bacteria checklist- basic test	S46-10
Luminescent bacteria checklist- Solid Phase	S46-11
Marine amphipod checklist	S46-12
Rainbow trout checklist	S46-13
Salmonid ELS checklist	S46-14
Springtail checklist	S46-15
Terrestrial Plant Checklist	S46-16
Topsmelt checklist	S46-17
Fathead Minnow checklist	S46-19
pH Stabilization Checklist – Wastewater/Effluent	S46-20
Boreal Plant Checklist	S46-21
Stickleback Checklist	S46-22
Polychaete Checklist	S46-23
pH Stabilization Checklist – Pulp and Paper Effluent	S46-24
Acartia Tonsa Checklist	S46-26
Mite Method Checklist	S46-27

The Advantages of Being an Accredited Laboratory	ILAC
Why Become An Accredited Laboratory?	ILAC
Why Use An Accredited Laboratory?	ILAC
How Does Using An Accredited Laboratory Benefit Government & Regulators?	ILAC

CALA Guide to Current Sampling Practices
Ontario Sampling Guidance document for laboratories analyzing drinking water

CALA Training Path
Training Fee Schedule	P02-06

By-Laws	G02
Governance Manual	G03

Conflict of Interest	Q14
CALA Code of Ethics	Q05
Privacy Policy	AD06
Feedback within CALA Programs	Q25
Disputes and Appeals within CALA Programs	Q28
Volunteer Complaints and Grievance Procedures	AD06-08

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