May 25, 2016 – Credence received Federalwide Assurance (FWA) from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Human Research Protections. By holding FWA, Credence demonstrates that we have the processes and commitment to comply with the regulatory requirements for the protection of human subjects and to engage in human subject research. Credence looks forward to supporting the missions of more than 17 Federal departments and agencies that fund human subject research.