§ 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. (c) The Commission will not recognize a laboratory accreditation body that: (1) Is owned by, controlled by, or subject to the direction of a prohibited entity pursuant to § 2.902; (2) Fails to provide, or provides a false or inaccurate, certification as required in this section; or (3) Fails to provide, or provides false or inaccurate, information regarding equity or voting interests of 5% or greater as required in this section. (d) [Reserved] (e) The Commission will withdraw recognition of any laboratory accreditation body that: (1) Is owned by, controlled by, or subject to the direction of a prohibited entity pursuant to § 2.902; (2) Fails to provide, or provides a false or inaccurate, certification, as required by this section; or (3) Fails to provide, or provides false or inaccurate, information regarding equity or voting interests of 5% or greater, as required by this section. (f) The Commission will notify a laboratory accreditation body in writing of its intention to withdraw the laboratory accreditation body's recognition and provide at least 30 days for the laboratory accreditation body to respond.