State lab warns bill on baby-food metal testing would require ISO‑accredited chemistry labs the public lab lacks Vermont’s public health lab director told a legislative committee that the lab lacks ISO/IEC 17025 chemistry accreditation required under the bill and warned that instrument detection limits, accreditation costs and method standardization could complicate implementation for manufacturers and regulators.

Vermont's public health lab director warns that new baby-food metal testing requirements could face major hurdles due to lack of ISO accreditation and costly detection methods.

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Quest College CEO addresses accreditation challenges with board amidst changing consultants CEO discusses staff support issues and accreditation concerns during board meeting.

Quest College is at a critical crossroads as the board deliberates provisional approval for a new class amid ongoing accreditation challenges and leadership changes.

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Committee votes against North Dakota veterans bill amid accreditation impasse Committee recommends do not pass for veterans bill due to unresolved accreditation issues.

In a pivotal meeting, North Dakota lawmakers voted down a key veterans' bill, leaving many questioning the future of support for those who served.

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