# National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program-Amendment to the Procedures and Requirements To Accredit Testing and Calibration Laboratories
> **National Institute of Standards and Technology** · Final rule. · Published 2020-09-24 · Effective 2020-09-24 · 85 FR 60059
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-18294
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** National Institute of Standards and Technology
- **Federal Register citation:** 85 FR 60059
- **CFR reference:** 15 CFR 285
- **Publication date:** 2020-09-24
- **Effective date:** 2020-09-24
- **Commerce docket:** Docket No.: 200128-0034
## Abstract

The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is issuing a final rule amending the regulations pertaining to the operation of the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) and the operation of its accreditation programs. The regulations are being revised to include recognition of proficiency testing as an accreditation activity, add or revise terms, and update NVLAP mailing information, in accordance with the applicable international standard. These changes will not impact the public directly, and will only result in minor changes to NIST's internal practices.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/09/24/2020-18294/national-voluntary-laboratory-accreditation-program-amendment-to-the-procedures-and-requirements-to)
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