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# FDA Recognizes A2LA for ASCA Pilot
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/fda-recognizes-a2la-for-asca-pilot/
- Published: 2020-12-01T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T16:38:21.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: Devices, #legacy-id-D5148197

FDA has recognized A2LA, a non-governmental third-party accreditation body, as a participant in the Accreditation Scheme for Conformity Assessment (ASCA) pilot program. With FDA [recognition](https://www.prweb.com/releases/a2la%5Frecognized%5Fby%5Ffda%5Fto%5Fassess%5Ftesting%5Flaboratories%5Funder%5Fasca%5Fpilot%5Fprogram/prweb17574213.htm?ref=fdaweb.com), A2LA will be able to assess testing laboratories seeking ASCA accreditation to perform a premarket assessment for medical device companies.