ABSTRACT
Consistent with applicable, laws, and regulations, the Director of NIST may negotiate and conclude agreements for NVLAP with other laboratory accreditation entities. These agreements, realized through MRAs, serve to support trade facilitation activities and promote harmonization of laboratory accreditation criteria. At a minimum, any agreement must provide that accredited laboratories of other accreditation bodies meet conditions for accreditation comparable to and consistent with those set out in this handbook.
