21 CFR §1.612
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An accreditation body seeking recognition must demonstrate that it has:
- (a)The resources required to adequately implement its accreditation program, including:
- (1)Adequate numbers of employees and other agents with relevant knowledge, skills, and experience to effectively evaluate the qualifications of third-party certification bodies seeking accreditation and to effectively monitor the performance of accredited third-party certification bodies; and
- (2)Adequate financial resources for its operations; and
- (b)The capability to meet the applicable assessment and monitoring requirements, the reporting and notification requirements, and the procedures of this subpart, if recognized.