How to Become an Accreditation Body
Review the Flow Charts TNI has developed to help you.
Become familiar with the 2003 NELAC Standard, especially Chapter 6 and implement a program to comply with the requirements. You may find it helpful to talk to another state that is already a NELAP–recognized accreditation body. An on-line presentation, Accreditation Body Application and Evaluation, is also available for your information.
Decide on the scope of the accreditation you want to provide.
Read TNI SOP 3-102, Evaluation of Accreditation Bodies
Complete the Accreditation Body Application Form and the following checklists:
Application Completeness Checklist
Checklist to Determine Accreditation Body Compliance
Fields of Accreditation Checklist
Contact the program administrator for application mailing instructions.
At this time, there is no fee required when an application is submitted. However, accreditation body applicants are required to pay travel expenses for evaluators conducting the onsite program assessment.
Questions? Contact Carol Batterton, NELAP Program Administrator, at carbat@beecreek.net or 830-990-1029
