(a) An accredited laboratory must submit both its application for renewal and fees to NVLAP prior to expiration of the laboratory's current accreditation to avoid a lapse in accreditation.

(b) On-site assessments of currently accredited laboratories are performed in accordance with the procedures in §285.7. If nonconformities are found during the assessment of an accredited laboratory, the laboratory must follow the procedures set forth in §285.7(e)(2) or face possible suspension or revocation of accreditation.

[66 FR 29221, May 30, 2001, as amended at 85 FR 60060, Sept. 24, 2020]