Data Integrity and Ethics References and Resources
(MNELAP)

Data integrity general info

• ISO/IEC 17025: Data Integrity Begins with Employee Integrity
• Laboratory Ethics: What makes some scientists cheat?

Data integrity trainings/presentations

• Association of Public Heath Labs – Continuing Education and Training
• NYSFOH: Guidance for Annual Requirement in Data Integrity and Ethics Training (PDF)
• Pennsylvania Association of Accredited Environmental Laboratories Online Ethics Training

Data integrity EPA websites

• Best Practices for the Detection and Deterrence of Laboratory Fraud (PDF)
• Improper Practices in the Laboratory (PDF)
• EPA Enforcement
• EPA Scientific Integrity Policy

Data integrity news stories

• Water-testing lab owner sentenced
• EPA Environmental Crimes Case Bulletin

Data integrity legislation

• Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989
• Minnesota Revisor: Minnesota Rules Chapter 4740 Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Requirements
• 2003 NELAC Standard