Awards & Certifications

JLA Argentina

We follow a strict quality control program that includes all methods and determinations. These controls are within the appropriate statistical limits before any results are reported to the client. For the most part, these controls are internal; we use official samples or ones set by our control department. We also participate in collaborative projects organized by clients or governing agencies like AOCS from USA or FAPAS/FEPAS from Europe. JLA results from these collaboratives are available for viewing by clients that request them.

• ISO 17025 from the Organismo Argentino de Acreditacion for Gral. Cabrera and Alejandro Roca Laboratories concerning the following analyses:
  • Water Potability: Physical/Chemical and Bacteriological analyses.
  • HPLC Aflatoxins in Peanut.
  • HPLC Aflatoxins in Corn.
  • HPLC Zearalenon in Corn.
  • Organophosphorus Pesticides in cereals and oils.

National Agencies:

• SENASA [Sanitary National Agency for Quality and Sanitation of Agro-food; Servicio Nacional de Sanidad Agroalimentaria] (No. 00036 according to Resolution Ex-IASCAV No. 279/93) to issue analysis results with official validity in:
  • Aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, G2 and Zearalenone in vegetal matrices.
  • Microbiological analysis of vegetable foods.
  • Compositional analysis of vegetable foods.
  • Bacterial and physical/chemical analysis of water.
  • Commercial quality in peanut.
  • SENASA (No. 016) Controllers and Certifiers of Grains for Export.
  • AACS (Argentine Association of Soil Science) registered as a member
  • SAMLA (System of Methodological Support of Soil and Water Laboratories) adherent member
  • INASE. [National Institute of Seeds] Authorized and registered (Nº B14693) as Official Laboratory for seed analysis.

International Agencies:

• FOSFA (Federation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Associations Ltd.) accreditation as:
  • Member Analyst in Selected Groundnuts Section
  • Member Superintendent
• Approved by AOCS as “Approved Chemist” in aflatoxins analysis.
• Honorable mention by AOCS for analytical work in aflatoxins.
• Approved by FAPAS (Food Analysis Performance Assessment Scheme).

JLA Brazil

We follow a strict quality control program which includes all methods and determinations. These controls are within the appropriate statistical limits before any results are reported to the client. For the most part, these controls are internal; we use official samples or ones set by our control department. We also participate in collaborative projects organized by clients or governing agencies like AOCS from the USA. JLA results from these collaboratives are available for viewing by clients that request them. We work with national and international inter-laboratory comparisons which allow high confidence in the results and tracking of services provided.

• ISO 17025 from the Organismo Brazilian of Accreditation (INMETRO Accreditation number: CRL 312) concerning the following analyses:
  • ISO 17025 from the Organismo Brazilian of Accreditation (INMETRO Accreditation number: CRL 312) concerning the following analyses:
  • HPLC Aflatoxin in Peanut, Corn and vegetable matrices in general
  • HPLC Ochratoxin A in Coffee and vegetable matrices
  • Physical/Chemical Analysis in vegetable matrices
  • Microbiological Analysis in foods (Vegetable and animal matrices) and Water

National Agencies:

• MAPA [Ministry of Agricultural of Brazil) to issue analysis results with official validity in:
  • Aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, G2 in Peanuts (Authorization nº 52, 3/24/2009)
  • Physical/Chemical Analysis in Flour, Vegetable Oils, Barley and Peppers (Authorization nº 92, 01/03/2010)
  • Authorization of Sampling according European Community classification of grains and peanut in Brazil (Authorization nº 194, 4/16/2008)

International and National Agencies:

• Approved by AOCS as “Approved Chemist” in Aflatoxin analysis.
• Approved by SENAI (Brazil) as Approved in Physical/Chemical Analysis and in Microbiological Analysis.

JLA China

In China, JLA is dedicated to Chinese food and agricultural industries, food safety and quality in the field of technical support services from testing to consulting.

• ISO 17025 from China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) concerning the following analyses（test L2873）:
  • HPLC Aflatoxins in Peanut
  • Moisture
  • Peroxide Value and Free Fatty Acid
  • And more…

National Agencies

CNAS (China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment) and CNCA (Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China) to issue analysis results with official validity in:

• Aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, G2 in Peanut
• Heavy Metals in Foods
• Melamine in Dairy products
• Pesticide residues in vegetables and fruits
• And more…

International Agencies

• Approved by AOCS as “Approved Chemist” in aflatoxins analysis since 2002
• Honorable mention by AOCS for analytical work in aflatoxins
• Approved by FAPAS (Food Analysis Performance Assessment Scheme) in Pesticide residues and aflatoxins analysis

JLA USA

Our USA labs have received many yearly awards for accuracy and precision in various analyses and for excellence in service:

• USDA (US Department of Agriculture) Approved Laboratories for analysis of aflatoxin in peanuts
• FOSFA Accreditation as Member Analysts for Selected Groundnuts
• Service Industry of the Year, 2002, Chamber of Commerce, Albany Area, GA
• AOCS (American Oil Chemists Society) – Multiple Awards for excellence in analysis of aflatoxin in peanuts
• AOCS Approved Chemists for aflatoxin and chemical analysis in peanuts
• State of North Carolina: DHHS Lab #37785 for Drinking Water / Shellfish Sanitation Dept. Shellfish and Water
• Certifications from major manufacturers worldwide:
  • Microbiology
  • Pesticide residues
  • Origin testing for quality and safety in oilseeds

JLA uses a strict program of statistical process control so that our clients can have utmost confidence in our results and recommendations. Our internal quality assurance standards include:

• Detailed documentation of methods, analyst certifications, and quality assurance practices
• Participation in several collaborative studies each year through official organizations as well as clients, including AOCS in the USA and FAPAS in Europe
• Daily analysis of known concentrations of the target substance (analyte) with the requirement that the result be within control limits for commencement of further analyses (blanks, spike, and recovery samples included)
• Regular internal audits of all sites
• Yearly audits by both official organizations and clients