73Verifying and certifying authorities

73 Verifying and certifying authorities

(1) On application under regulation 72, the Chief Metrologist may appoint as a verifying or certifying authority an applicant who: (a) in the opinion of the Chief Metrologist, is capable, or has direct control of staff who are capable, of: (i) verifying a standard of measurement; or (ii) verifying a physical quantity of an artefact; or (iii) certifying a reference material; or (iv) certifying a measuring instrument; to which the application relates; or (b) holds National Association of Testing Authorities accreditation that the Chief Metrologist considers appropriate to the functions mentioned in paragraph (a). (2) The appointment: (a) must be in writing; and (b) may be made subject to a condition stated in the instrument of appointment. (3) The appointment has effect when the Chief Metrologist gives the instrument of appointment to the appointee.