§ 280.500 - Introduction.  


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  • This subpart sets out organizational, operational and other requirements that must be met by all accreditation bodies approved or recognized (hereafter “approved/recognized”) by NIST under subpart D or E of this part. This subpart also sets out the requirements against which an approved/recognized accreditation body assesses the technical competence of an applicant testing laboratory. These requirements include conditions with respect to subpart C of this part.