reg 56 Approval of recognised third party organisations
(1) A conformity assessment body qualifies for approval as a recognised third party organisation if the conditions in paragraphs (2), (3) and (4) are met. (2) The first condition is that the conformity assessment body has applied to the Secretary of State to become a recognised third party organisation 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) The third condition is that the conformity assessment body must carry out approvals of only those activities referred to in paragraphs 21 and 22 of Schedule 2 (permanent joining and non-destructive tests). (5) 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.