§ 285.21 - Applying for accreditation.

(a) A laboratory may complete and remit an application for accreditation in any of the established LAPs.

(b) Upon receipt of a laboratory's application, NVLAP shall:

(1) Acknowledge receipt of the application;

(2) Request further information, if necessary;

(3) Confirm payment of fees before proceeding with the accreditation process; and

(4) Specify the next step(s) in the accreditation process.

(c) Accreditation of laboratories outside of the United States may require:

(1) Translation of laboratory documentation into English; and

(2) Payment of additional traveling expenses for on-site assessments and proficiency testing.