reg 55 Approval of approved bodies
(1) A conformity assessment body qualifies for approval as an approved body if the first and second conditions below are met. (2) The first condition is that the conformity assessment body has applied to the Secretary of State to become an approved body and that application is accompanied by— (a) a description of— (i) the conformity assessment activities that the conformity assessment body intends to carry out; (ii) the conformity assessment procedure in respect of which the conformity assessment body claims to be competent; (iii) the category of products in respect of which the conformity assessment body claims to be competent; and (b) either— (i) an accreditation certificate, or (ii) the documentary evidence necessary for the Secretary of State to verify, recognise and regularly monitor the conformity assessment body's compliance with the approved body requirements. (3) The second condition is that the Secretary of State is satisfied that the conformity assessment body meets the approved body requirements. (4) For the purposes of paragraph (3), the Secretary of State may accept an accreditation certificate, provided in accordance with paragraph (2)(b), as sufficient evidence that the conformity assessment body meets the approved body requirements.