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§ 1.642 — What Competency And Capacity Must A Third-party Certification Body Have To Qualify For Accreditation?

21 C.F.R. § 1.642

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A third-party certification body seeking accreditation must demonstrate that it has:

(a) The resources necessary to fully implement its certification program, including:

(1) Adequate numbers of employees and other agents with relevant knowledge, skills, and experience to effectively examine for compliance with applicable FDA food safety requirements of the FD&C Act and FDA regulations, conformance with applicable industry standards and practices, and issuance of valid and reliable certifications; and

(2) Adequate financial resources for its operations; and

(b) The competency and capacity to meet the applicable requirements of this subpart, if accredited.

21 C.F.R. § 1.641 21 C.F.R. § 1.643

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