Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP)

ELAP provides evaluation and accreditation of environmental testing laboratories to ensure the quality of analytical data used for regulatory purposes to meet the requirements of the State's drinking water, wastewater, shellfish, food, and hazardous waste programs. The State agencies which monitor the environment use the analytical data from these accredited laboratories. The ELAP-accredited laboratories have demonstrated capability to analyze environmental samples using approved methods.

National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) has granted recognition of ELAP on July 1, 1999 to be the NELAP Accrediting Authority for California.

What is New

The Latest Draft ELAP Regulations

The draft of the ELAP regulations (May 5, 2008) is posted.  Please see the draft (PDF) 

New microbiology test methods for E. coli

New methods are added to FOT/FOA 101.  Please see the announcement (PDF)

Additions of Metals to Approved CWA Methods

FOT/FOA 108 and 109 are updated. Please see the EPA memorandum (PDF)

Perchlorate Regulations in Drinking Water

The California Department of Public Health has adopted regulations for perchlorate in drinking water.  FOT/FOA 102 are updated.  Please see the announcement (PDF)

Information, Lists, and Forms

• CA State Certification Program Information
• NELAP Accreditation Program Information
• Download Forms
• Fields of Testing/Accreditation (PDF)
• Technical Information
• Environmental Laboratory Technical Advisory Committee (ELTAC) Information
• Useful Links
• Certified Laboratory List Rev. 05/01/2008 (Excel)
  The information provided in the list is subject to change and may not be current. The list is periodically updated to reflect the changes based on information available in ELAP at that time. Should you have questions about a specific laboratory or need further information, please call ELAP at (510) 620-3155.

Statutes and Regulations

• California Code of Regulations
  Select Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 19, Certification of Environmental Laboratories. 
• California Code of Regulations (PDF)

• California Code, Health and Safety Code
  Select Health and Safety Code. Environmental Laboratories in Section 100825-100920.

• California Code, Health and Safety Code (PDF)

Contacts

Program Chief: George C. Kulasingam, Ph.D.

Email Contact: ELAPweb@cdph.ca.gov

ELAP Headquarters

ELAP Los Angeles Field Office

ELAP Sacramento Field Office