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REC-IAS-ACC A2LA Accreditation

FedRAMP Consolidated Rules (2026) 2026.09.13.02 against 2026.07.14.01
All changes in this version
modified REC: FedRAMP Recognition of Independent Assessment Services
Why it changed, in the publisher's words

2026-06-24: Official launch of the FedRAMP Consolidated Rules for 2026.

https://github.com/FedRAMP/rules/commits/main/fedramp-consolidated-rules.json

Title

A2LA Accreditation

Control

Assessors MUST obtain and maintain accreditation through the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) Cybersecurity Inspection Body Program to qualify for FedRAMP Recognition.

Discussion

FedRAMP will remove FedRAMP Recognition immediately after the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation notifies FedRAMP that an assessor's accreditation has lapsed.