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Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (MNELAP)
651-201-5324
health.mnelap@state.mn.us

Contact Info

Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (MNELAP)
651-201-5324
health.mnelap@state.mn.us

Tools and Resources
(MNELAP)

Tools

  • Accredited Laboratories as Well Partners
    This webpage has a toolkit and resources to help accredited laboratories promote private well testing.
  • Forms for Laboratories
    Form templates that may be used to help comply with MN Rules.
  • TNI templates (The NELAC Institute)
    Templates and Checklists for Quality Assurance and General Operations
  • Laboratory Certification Manual for Drinking Water

Resources

  • EPA Memorandums and Alternative Testing Procedures (ATPs)
    EPA approved method modifications and news items
  • Compliance: Education and Enforcement
    To conduct compliance and enforcement activities in a consistent manner, as well as to strive for accountability.
  • Proficiency Testing (PT) Requirements
    A laboratory must obtain proficiency testing samples from a PT Provider that is accredited through one of two approved organizations.
  • Technical Assistance for Methods
    Guidance and other information related to specific methods or analytes including inorganic chemistry and radiochemistry.
  • Training for Laboratories
    Training Presentations On-Demand.

Documents

  • The NELAC Institute
    • 2003 NELAC Standard
    • The NELAC Institute - 2016 TNI Standard
    • TNI Standard: Guidance for Small Labs Handbook
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Last Updated: 01/30/2023

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