§ 2.949   Recognition of laboratory accreditation bodies.

   (a) A party wishing to become a laboratory accreditation body
   recognized by OET must submit a written request to the Chief of OET
   requesting such recognition. OET will make a determination based on the
   information provided in support of the request for recognition.

   (b) Applicants shall provide the following information as evidence of
   their credentials and qualifications to perform accreditation of
   laboratories that test equipment to Commission requirements, consistent
   with the requirements of § 2.948(e). OET may request additional
   information, or showings, as needed, to determine the applicant's
   credentials and qualifications.

   (1) Successful completion of an ISO/IEC 17011 (incorporated by
   reference, see § 2.910) peer review, such as being a signatory to an
   accreditation agreement that is acceptable to the Commission.

   (2) Experience with the accreditation of electromagnetic compatibility
   (EMC), radio and telecommunications testing laboratories to ISO/IEC
   17025 (incorporated by reference, see § 2.910).

   (3) Accreditation personnel/assessors with specific technical
   experience on the Commission equipment authorization rules and
   requirements.

   (4) Procedures and policies developed for the accreditation of testing
   laboratories for FCC equipment authorization programs.

   [ 80 FR 33443 , June 12, 2015]

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