The article discusses the required documents for requesting Phase-I CAB designation under the APEC Tel MRA (Mutual Recognition Arrangement) through NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology). To apply, laboratories must submit:
1. A cover letter providing an overview of the laboratory, its accreditation status, and the specific scope of work for which recognition is sought.
2. The most recent ISO/IEC 17025 Scope and Certificate of Accreditation from an acceptable AB (Accreditation Body). The Scope must include all current standards for which recognition is being requested. If the standards are not listed on the Scope, the laboratory should update it with the AB before applying.
3. A signed CAB Declaration form from the primary and alternate contacts.
The application process can take up to 90 days for complete submissions. If the Scope of Accreditation is within 120 days of expiration, it’s recommended to wait until it’s renewed before applying.
The article also refers to TABLE 1: List of Economies & Designation Requirements for any additional specific information or documents needed for the application.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/standardsgov/required-documents-phase-i-cab-designation-apec-tel-mra
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