Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 33 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Part I - Office of the Secretary
Subpart 3 - Laboratory Accreditation
Chapter 59 - Accreditation for Laboratories Participating in the NELAP Certification Program
Section I-5905 - Inspections of a Laboratory

A. As a condition of obtaining and maintaining NELAP accreditation, the laboratory shall permit and facilitate inspections/assessments by personnel or designated representatives of the department. The specific requirements for an on-site inspection are outlined in LAC 33:I.Chapter 51.

B. Inspectors shall conform to appropriate safety procedures during an on-site inspection. The specific requirements for an inspector are outlined in LAC 33:I.4709.B.

C. A comprehensive on-site inspection/assessment of each accredited laboratory shall be conducted at intervals of not more than two years. The department may make an announced or unannounced inspection or assessment of an accredited laboratory whenever the department, in its discretion, considers such an inspection or assessment necessary to determine the extent of the laboratory's compliance with the conditions of its accreditation and these regulations.

D. The primary accrediting authority shall forward a written report of findings to the laboratory within 30 calendar days from the date of the on-site inspection/assessment.