159.010-3—Independent laboratory: Standards for acceptance.
(1)
Be engaged, as a regular part of its business, in performing inspections and tests that are the same as or similar to the inspections and tests required in the applicable subpart;
(2)
Have or have access to the apparatus, facilities, personnel, and calibrated instruments that are necessary to inspect and test the equipment or material under the applicable subpart;
(i)
The manufacturer of the equipment or material to be inspected or tested under this subchapter or any manufacturer of similar equipment or material;
(ii)
A vendor of the equipment or material to be inspected or tested under this subchapter or a vendor of similar equipment or material; or
(5)
Not advertise or promote the manufacturer's equipment or material that the laboratory inspects and tests under this subchapter.