1 Conformity assessment bodies that draw up reports or issue declarations must:15
a.
be accredited in accordance with the Accreditation and Designation Ordinance of 17 June 199616;
b.
be recognised in Switzerland by virtue of international agreements; or
c.
be otherwise qualified under Swiss legislation.
2 Any person who relies on documents issued by a different body from that mentioned in paragraph 1 above must credibly demonstrate that the testing procedures or assessments and the qualifications of this body satisfy the Swiss requirements (Art. 18 para. 2 TBTA).
14 Amended by No I of the O of 18 Nov. 2020, in force since 1 Jan. 2021 (AS 2020 6137).
15 Amended by No I of the O of 18 Nov. 2020, in force since 1 Jan. 2021 (AS 2020 6137).