146Who can require accreditation audits

146 Who can require accreditation audits

(1)  The Secretary may require an accreditation audit to be performed in relation to the following applications:

(a) an application for the grant or renewal of, or a variation to, biosecurity registration;

(b) an application for the grant or renewal of, or a variation to, approval to perform any of the functions of an accreditation authority under this Act.

(2)  The Secretary, or an authorised officer, may require an accreditation audit to be performed in relation to an application for the grant or renewal of, or a variation to, a permit.

(3)  An accreditation authority may require an accreditation audit to be performed in relation to the following applications to be determined by an accreditation authority:

(a) an application for the grant or renewal of, or a variation to, accreditation as a biosecurity certifier;

(b) an application for the grant or renewal of, or a variation to, appointment as a biosecurity auditor.

(4)  An authorised officer or an accreditation authority, other than the Secretary, must require an accreditation audit to be performed in relation to an application –

(a) if directed to do so by the Secretary; or

(b) in the case of an accreditation authority, if required to do so under the conditions of its approval as an accreditation authority.

(5)  If an accreditation audit is required to be performed under this section, the accreditation authority is to notify the audit target in writing of that requirement.