What status must a testing organization possess, suitable for ETV Canada verification?
Under the Canadian ETV Program, it is mandatory that test data be provided by an accredited laboratory which is certified for analyzing the specific parameters of interest. In most cases, this requires accreditation by the Canadian Association for Environment and Analytical Laboratories (CAEAL), an accredited PALCAN member. The laboratory must also have related experience with similar projects and an established Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) plan. It is the testing laboratory’s responsibility to apply and execute the appropriate analytical procedures which meet general accepted principals of good laboratory practice and quality control. Appropriate laboratory equipment must be provided for sample analysis and “chains of custody” and records of analytical procedures must be maintained throughout the process from field to lab. In addition, although not mandatory, it is advisable that the vendor contract the services of an independent, qualified and unbiased testing orga
