Laboratory analysis of paint-chip samples must be completed by a laboratory recognized by which program?

Laboratory analysis of paint-chip samples must be completed by a laboratory recognized by which program?

• A. American Lead Laboratory Certification Program (ALLCP)
• B. National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLLAP)
• C. International Lead Analysis Registry (ILAR)
• D. Federal Laboratory Accreditation System (FLAS)

Answer: (B)

Lab analysis of paint-chip samples must be performed by a laboratory accredited under the National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program. NLLAP is the EPA-recognized program specifically for lead analysis in paint, dust, and soil, ensuring laboratories meet standardized QA/QC, proficiency testing, and validated methods (such as XRF and related techniques). This accreditation provides defensible, reliable results necessary for inspector work and enforcement decisions. Other programs listed do not serve this specific role for lead paint testing.

Lab analysis of paint-chip samples must be performed by a laboratory accredited under the National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program. NLLAP is the EPA-recognized program specifically for lead analysis in paint, dust, and soil, ensuring laboratories meet standardized QA/QC, proficiency testing, and validated methods (such as XRF and related techniques). This accreditation provides defensible, reliable results necessary for inspector work and enforcement decisions. Other programs listed do not serve this specific role for lead paint testing.