---
kind: "section"
citation: "47 C.F.R. § 8.218"
title: "47"
number: "8.218"
heading: "Recognition of CyberLAB accreditation bodies."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/47/8.218"
---

# §8.218. Recognition of CyberLAB accreditation bodies.

- (a) A party wishing to become a laboratory accreditation body recognized by the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB or Bureau) must submit a written request to the Chief of PSHSB requesting such recognition. PSHSB will make a determination based on the information provided in support of the request for recognition.
- (b) Applicants shall provide the information in [paragraphs (b)(1) through (4)](#b-1..b-4) of this section as evidence of their credentials and qualifications to perform accreditation of laboratories that test equipment to Commission requirements, consistent with the requirements of [§ 8.217(e)](/cfr/47/8.217.md?p=e). PSHSB may request additional information, or showings, as needed, to determine the applicant's credentials and qualifications.
  - (1) Successful completion of an ISO/IEC 17011 peer review, such as being a signatory to an accreditation agreement that is acceptable to the Commission.
  - (2) **Experience with the accreditation of conformity assessment testing laboratories to ISO/IEC 17025.**
  - (3) Accreditation personnel/assessors with specific technical experience on the Commission cybersecurity certification rules and requirements.
  - (4) Procedures and policies developed for the accreditation of testing laboratories for FCC cybersecurity certification programs.

## Notes

### Source

Source: 89 FR 61272, July 30, 2024, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151, 152, 154, 201(b), 257, 302a, 303(r), 312, 333, 503 and 1753.

### Source

Source: 76 FR 59232, Sept. 23, 2011, unless otherwise noted.