DOD ACCREDITATION coming soon!

 In the field of Environmental Analysis, our laboratory is in the process of getting DOD ELAP accreditation for TCLP lead analysis through the accrediting body PJLA. Our initial audit is scheduled in March 2022.

 In the field of asbestos, our laboratory is NVLAP (NVLAP LAB CODE 200655-0 Testing) accredited in accordance with the recognized International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017. 

Compliance agreement to import soil samples from all inter-state sources for testing purposes in a controlled laboratory environment.  Please print this permit prior to shipping soil samples from outer islands and place it with your COC, the DOA Quarantine Branch will inspect it.   

Compliance agreement to import soil samples from places outside of Hawaii for testing purposes in a controlled laboratory environment:  

1. Ship not more than 100g of soil in a securely closed, watertight container (reclosable poly bag of at least 2mil thickness) and enclosed in a second durable watertight container (reclosable poly bag of at least 1mil thickness). Place the containers in a bubble wrap to prevent shifting.
2. Please print this permit prior to shipping soil samples and place it with your COC, the DOA Quarantine Branch will inspect it.  Attach a PPQ Form 550 Black/White label to the exterior of each shipment being imported under the permit or, in the case of bulk shipment, include the label in the shipping manifest.
3. All shipment of foreign soil must be shipped by bonded carrier to Anne Antin at HAL’s address or hand-carried (hand –carry is only allowed if name is listed on permits) directly to the Permittee (i.e. Lab Manager) at HAL.

 Our  laboratory undergo proficiency testing several times a year to maintain  the highest possible standards of proficiency and performance in the  industry. Here are the results: