EPA Recognizes ACLASS for Energy Star® Accreditation
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized
ACLASS to provide accreditation for laboratories that perform
product testing in support of Energy Star product test methods and
requirements. ACLASS is identified as an EPA-recognized
accreditation body for Energy Star on the EPA website.
Testing laboratories seeking EPA recognition must provide
objective evidence of compliance to ISO/IEC 17025. Laboratories can
be accredited by ACLASS for ISO/IEC 17025 to meet this
requirement.
Laboratories currently accredited by ACLASS can supply objective
evidence of compliance with additional EPA requirements to
facilitate EPA recognition for testing Energy Star products.
EPA's Conditions and Criteria for Recognition of
Laboratories for the Energy Star® Program includes the
following requirements for testing laboratories:
1. Maintain accreditation to ISO/IEC
17025, "General requirements for the competence of testing and
calibration laboratories," by an EPA-recognized accreditation
body.
2. Develop and maintain separate
laboratory test procedures for each accredited Energy Star test
method that detail how testing will be conducted utilizing the
laboratory's test facilities, fixtures, equipment, and
personnel.
3. Notify EPA/DOE immediately of any
attempt to hide or exert undue influence over test results.
4. Have recorded in its scope of
accreditation its specific competence to carry out the test methods
as outlined in the Energy Star program for which the laboratory
intends to test products.
5. Allow EPA or an EPA-appointed
representative, at its discretion, to witness any testing performed
for qualification or verification of qualification to the
requirements of the Energy Star program.
There are also requirements for inter-laboratory comparison
testing and for reporting.
The EPA site also has more information about Energy Star Products and Program
Requirements.
To learn more about how to become a recognized laboratory under
the EPA Energy Star Program, contact Roger Muse at rmuse@anab-aclass.org or 703-836-0025, ext.
202.
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