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15 CFR 285.12: Monitoring visits.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 15—Commerce and Foreign Trade
- Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Commerce and Foreign Trade
- CHAPTER II—NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
- SUBCHAPTER J—ACCREDITATION AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS
- PART 285—NATIONAL VOLUNTARY LABORATORY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
(a) In addition to regularly scheduled assessments, monitoring visits may be conducted by NVLAP at any time during the accreditation period. They may occur for cause or on a random selection basis. While most monitoring visits will be scheduled in advance with the laboratory, NVLAP may conduct unannounced monitoring visits.
(b) The scope of a monitoring visit may range from checking a few designated items to a complete review. The assessors may review nonconformity resolutions, verify reported changes in the laboratory's personnel, facilities or operations, or evaluate proficiency testing activities, when appropriate.
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