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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 101Pt. 1Ch. 4Art. 3§ 100840 Laboratory Certification Application Requirements

§ 100840 Laboratory Certification Application Requirements

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§ 100840 Laboratory Certification Application Requirements

This law says a lab that wants official certification must send a paper to the state board that includes specific details about the lab and its ability to follow the rules.

Key Takeaways

  • •The lab must use the state board’s official application form.
  • •The form must list the lab’s name, location, and the tests it wants certified for.
  • •The lab must provide proof it can follow the law and any other info the board requires.

Example

A chemistry lab wants ELAP certification so it can offer new testing services.

The lab fills out the state board’s form, writes its name, where it is located, the kinds of tests it wants to be certified for, shows proof it can follow all the rules, and adds any extra info the board asks for, then sends the form in.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 100840 Laboratory Certification Application Requirements

Any laboratory requesting ELAP certification or TNI accreditation under this article shall file with the state board an application on forms prescribed by the state board containing all of the following: (a) The names of the applicant and the laboratory. (b) The location of the laboratory. (c) A list of fields of testing for which the laboratory is seeking certification. (d) Evidence satisfactory to the state board that the applicant has the ability to comply with this article and the regulations adopted under this article. (e) Any other information required by the state board for administration or enforcement of this article or regulations adopted under this article. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 327, Sec. 4. (AB 1438) Effective January 1, 2018.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

ELAP certificationTNI accreditationstate boardfields of testing

Related Statutes

  • § 100910 Laboratory Certification Revocation Process
  • § 100850 Laboratory Certification Requirements
  • § 100855 Laboratory Certification Denial Notice
  • § 100865 Laboratory Inspection Authority
  • § 100870 Laboratory Proficiency Testing Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 100840.
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