About PJLA

A company built upon a solid 15-year foundation in quality, PJLA knows the field of laboratory quality and thoroughly understands the assessment and accreditation process.

PJLA was founded by Perry L. Johnson, one of the world's top experts and authors on ISO 9000 and a leading educator on the theories and practices of Total Quality Management. Early on, Mr. Johnson's United Kingdom affiliates were instrumental in formulating and implementing the ISO 9000 standards. Based on its heritage, its vast experience in the field of laboratory accreditation, and the expertise of its assessment staff, PJLA is destined to become one of the largest and most respected accreditation bodies in the United States.

With the recognized support of international organizations, our firm will be able to provide tremendous marketing and business advantages to our accredited laboratories, especially those with foreign business interests. A laboratory in Tokyo, for example, could accept test results from a laboratory in Cleveland knowing that both companies are assessed using parallel accreditation systems.

PJLA operates under the rules and guidelines established in the following international documents:

• ISO/IEC 17011:2004, Conforming Assessment - General Requirements for Accreditation Bodies Accrediting Conformity Assessment Bodies