---
kind: "section"
citation: "15 C.F.R. § 285.12"
title: "15"
number: "285.12"
heading: "Monitoring visits."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/15/285.12"
---

# §285.12. Monitoring visits.

- (a) In addition to regularly scheduled assessments, monitoring visits may be conducted by NVLAP at any time during the accreditation period. They may occur for cause or on a random selection basis. While most monitoring visits will be scheduled in advance with the laboratory, NVLAP may conduct unannounced monitoring visits.
- (b) The scope of a monitoring visit may range from checking a few designated items to a complete review. The assessors may review nonconformity resolutions, verify reported changes in the laboratory's personnel, facilities or operations, or evaluate proficiency testing activities, when appropriate.

## Notes

### Amendments

[85 FR 60060, Sept. 24, 2020]

### Authority

Authority: 15 U.S.C. 272 et seq.

### Source

Source: 66 FR 29221, May 30, 2001, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[85 FR 60060, Sept. 24, 2020]