Membership

NACLA is a membership organization that is run by volunteers representing its member organizations. The bulk of the member bodies are in the four major stakeholder groups: industry, government, laboratories and accreditation bodies. However, NACLA membership is open to any organization with an interest in laboratory accreditation, no matter how large (US Navy, Federal Highway Administration, etc.) or small (a one-man consultancy). 

Membership dues are modest, and the amount of an organization's dues obligation is tailored to its annual income/budget. 

Representatives of member bodies chair and serve on NACLA committees and elect the NACLA policy group, its Board of Directors/Operations Council (which has balanced representation from the four major stakeholder groups.) Members also enjoy discounted registration fees for NACLA educational sessions and conferences. Accreditation bodies that join NACLA pay a reduced application fee if they apply for NACLA recognition.

The contributions of its members provide the financial and human resources that are vital ingredients in NACLA's operations and essential elements to its success. If you believe quality testing and calibration data are important and the U.S. laboratory accreditation system needs to be coordinated and improved, we encourage you to join NACLA now and get involved in its operations. Become part of the solution to the U.S. laboratory accreditation problem.

To join:  download the attached Membership Application Form, calculate the dues amount appropriate for your organization, and fax (with credit card payment) or mail your application form and payment to the NACLA Secretariat.