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NIST Handbook 150-24, NVLAP Law Enforcement and Corrections Equipment, presents the technical requirements and guidance for the accreditation of laboratories
NIST Handbook 150-24 presents technical requirements and guidance for the accreditation of laboratories under the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation
This brief presentation defines independence as it relates to the corporate structure of a laboratory accreditation body. Requirements are referenced from ISO