Paso Robles lab Baker Wine & Grape Analysis accredited
Assessment covers calibration, quality assurance, and staff proficiency
– Baker Wine & Grape Analysis, a laboratory based in Paso Robles, announced it has received accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) for the International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
“BWGA seeks to meet the highest standards and maintain credibility in testing by following requirements in consistent operations, accuracy, reliability and competency of our lab and chemists,” said owner Heather Mikelonis. “ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is the international standard setting benchmarks recognized globally. Our accreditation makes it easy for our customers to comply with corporate requirements and is beneficial for export analysis.”
A2LA’s agreement with the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) allows accreditation to be recognized in many countries. ILAC is one of the largest accreditation bodies in the world.
Laboratories are assessed and accredited on equipment calibration, quality assurance processes and results, safe and secure handling of samples and results, staff capability and technical proficiency, suitability of testing methods, and the working environment.
Proof of accreditation can be found on the A2LA Directory of Accredited Organizations by searching the keyword “wine,” where Baker Wine & Grape Analysis appears at the top of the list.
“We are very excited about this additional stamp of approval on the services we provide,” Mikelonis said. “Our accreditation includes over 90 tests relating to chemical analysis on wine, juice, olive oil, beer, spirits, cider, sake, kombucha, vinegar, and hydrogen peroxide along with sensory and microbial testing on juice and wine.”
Baker Wine & Grape Analysis has provided laboratory services to the alcoholic beverage and olive oil industries since 2002. The laboratory works with producers throughout the United States and provides confidential results.
For more information, visit www.bwga.net.
