Competition Animal Drug Testing Laboratory Accreditation Program

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The Competition Animal Drug Testing Laboratory Accreditation Program is a certification program that is used to evaluate and certify the competency and credibility of laboratories that test for the presence of prohibited drugs in competition animals. Competition animals are animals that are used in competitive sporting events, such as horse racing or dog shows, and it is important to ensure that these animals are not using performance-enhancing drugs.

To obtain accreditation under the Competition Animal Drug Testing Laboratory Accreditation Program, a laboratory must demonstrate that it has the necessary facilities, equipment, and personnel to perform accurate and reliable drug testing. This may include demonstrating that the laboratory follows established protocols and procedures, that it has a quality management system in place, and that it is able to produce valid and reliable test results.

Accreditation under the Competition Animal Drug Testing Laboratory Accreditation Program can be beneficial for several reasons. It can help to demonstrate the competency and credibility of the laboratory to regulatory bodies, customers, and other stakeholders, and may be required in order to qualify for certain contracts or business opportunities. Accreditation can also help to improve the quality and reliability of the laboratory's testing services, and may lead to increased confidence in the test results produced.

U.S. Accreditation provides an effective way to evaluate, recognize, and accredit qualified laboratories.

Our Competition Animal Drug Testing Laboratory Accreditation Program covers a wide variety of screening and confirmatory methodologies for the detection and identification of prohibited substances and their metabolites (and derivatives thereof) under state or regulatory authorities.

The sample collection and laboratory analyses include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Matrices of animal fluids, tissue, and other biological materials
• Associated pharmaceutical preparations and paraphernalia

Applications for accreditation may be made for one or more specific testing technologies, matrices, and substances. This program is designed to meet the requirements of the Association of Official Racing Chemists (AORC).

A major objective of this program is to provide an effective way for individuals and organizations to evaluate and recognize qualified laboratories. �ur laboratory assessments are thorough, balanced, and integrated, reflecting our coordination of individual and industry requirements.

We work with government and non-government users as well as racing and gaming authorities, associations, and commissions to realize this objective.

This specialty program is covered under our Chemical field of testing.

Program Requirements

• ISO/IEC 17025 General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories
• This program is designed to meet the requirements of the Association of Official Racing Chemists (AORC), which requires ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation as well as participation in applicable Proficiency Testing Programs as described in this document.